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AVI-8 Flyboy Eagle Squadron Automatic Bronze 85th Limited EditionvsSeiko Baby Alpinist

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AVI-8 Flyboy Eagle Squadron Automatic Bronze 85th Limited Edition

The AVI-8 Flyboy Eagle Squadron Automatic Bronze 85th Limited Edition is praised for its comfortable 39mm proportions and the warm, evolving character of its bronze case, with some noting the potential for undesirable bronze patina. One owner highlights the legible dial and inner GMT complication, considering the 41mm case, 48.5mm lug-to-lug, and 13mm thickness to be great dimensions, though the stock leather strap and lug hole placement are flagged as limitations. Another owner points out that the lume looks great after a charge. On balance, owners appreciate the AVI-8 Flyboy Eagle Squadron Automatic Bronze 85th Limited Edition for its distinctive bronze case and wearable dimensions at its price point.

Seiko Baby Alpinist

Seiko Prospex Land owners widely praise its comfortable, sub-12mm cushion case that wears smaller than its dimensions suggest, and its sharp, attractive appearance featuring outstanding brushing and applied indices. Reviewers note its legible dial, solid movement, and 100m water resistance at a fair price, with some owners appreciating its unique combination of features. However, the stock strap is consistently described as stiff and uncomfortable, and one owner would prefer a numbered bezel over cardinal directions. Accuracy is reported around -10 seconds per day, and the internal rotating bezel's action is considered good for the price but not as refined as higher-end models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Land highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's bezel action is smooth and precise. The watch's lume is somewhat lacking, with the hour markers not being as bright as they'd like. Reviewers disagree on the ideal case size, with some preferring 38mm and others 41.4mm.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Flyboy Eagle Squadron Automatic Bronze 85th Limited Edition
Baby Alpinist38mm
Power Reserve
Flyboy Eagle Squadron Automatic Bronze 85th Limited Edition
Baby Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
Flyboy Eagle Squadron Automatic Bronze 85th Limited Edition50m
Baby Alpinist200m
MSRP
Flyboy Eagle Squadron Automatic Bronze 85th Limited Edition$450
Baby Alpinist$725

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
38mm
Thickness
15mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Bronze
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R35
Power Reserve
0h
70h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$725
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