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AVI-8 Flyboy CadetvsVaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

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Flyboy Cadet
AVI-8Flyboy Cadet
MSRP $160
Dirty Dozen (40mm)
VaerDirty Dozen (40mm)
MSRP $199

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Flyboy Cadet
Dirty Dozen (40mm)36mm
Power Reserve
Flyboy Cadet40h
Dirty Dozen (40mm)40h
Water Resistance
Flyboy Cadet50m
Dirty Dozen (40mm)100m
MSRP
Flyboy Cadet$160
Dirty Dozen (40mm)$199

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
36mm
Thickness
9.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Green
40mm

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$160
$199

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What people say

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AVI-8 Flyboy Cadet

The AVI-8 Flyboy Cadet features a 41mm brushed steel case and a matte dial, with subtle nods to 1942 game elements like pixel-style fonts and a plane character. It is powered by a Seiko NH35 automatic movement and retails for $365 USD. One owner notes the included leather NATO strap is too thin and flimsy. Overall, the AVI-8 Flyboy Cadet is seen as a unique offering with thematic design elements at its price point.

Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

The Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) is praised for its nice case design and thin profile, making it wear flat. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) highly for its comfortable wearability due to its thin case.

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