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AVI-8 Flyboy Engineer Automatic Snoopy Flying AcevsSpinnaker Fleuss

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AVI-8 Flyboy Engineer Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace

The AVI-8 Flyboy Engineer Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace is praised for its handsome pilot-style design, good build quality, and impressive dial detail with pixelated hands and hour markers featuring Swiss luminous material. Reviewers note its legible dial and comfortable leather NATO strap, powered by a Miyota 8215 movement. However, the 46mm case is considered larger than necessary, with a thick flange ring that detracts from the dial's proportional balance, and the 50m water resistance is not ideal for swimming. On balance, reviewers find the AVI-8 Flyboy Engineer Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace to be a fun and stylish pilot watch with good dial detail for its price.

Spinnaker Fleuss

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Fleuss for its retro design, textured dial, and good value, with many noting it looks better in person than in photos. The watch is appreciated for its robust construction and finishing, especially when found at a discount. Some owners report good timekeeping and a decent power reserve. However, the Spinnaker Fleuss GMT is criticized by some for its large case size, which can affect proportions and numeral legibility. One owner experienced a broken crown after a fall, while another noted concerns about the acrylic bezel's durability. The lume is described as adequate but not exceptional. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Fleuss highly for its retro aesthetic and value proposition, particularly when purchased on sale.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Flyboy Engineer Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace
Fleuss43mm
Power Reserve
Flyboy Engineer Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace
Fleuss
Water Resistance
Flyboy Engineer Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace50m
Fleuss150m
MSRP
Flyboy Engineer Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace$330
Fleuss$179

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
43mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Grey
Lumber Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$330
$179
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