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AVI-8 Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee ChronographvsVenezianico Nereide Acquaforte

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Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph
AVI-8Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph
MSRP $295
Nereide Acquaforte
VenezianicoNereide Acquaforte
MSRP $1,000

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph44mm
Nereide Acquaforte42mm
Power Reserve
Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph40h
Nereide Acquaforte40h
Water Resistance
Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph50m
Nereide Acquaforte200m
MSRP
Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph$295
Nereide Acquaforte$1,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Thickness
15mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Anderson
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$1,000

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What people say

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AVI-8 Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph

Owners praise the AVI-8 Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph's aviation-inspired design and build quality, considering it superb value for its sub-$500 price. The 43mm stainless steel watch features a matte-black dial with aviation-style numerals and Swiss Super-LumiNova for legibility, powered by a Japanese Miyota automatic movement and protected by a sapphire crystal, with 5 ATM water resistance. Overall, owners rate the AVI-8 Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph highly for its compelling design and exceptional value at its price point.

Venezianico Nereide Acquaforte

Owners widely praise the Venezianico Nereide's striking dial design and overall finishing, with many finding its appearance and feel superior in person. The bracelet is noted for its comfort and quality, and the watch is considered suitable for daily wear. Some owners find the case a bit thick for wear under a cuff. The movement is a point of discussion, with one owner preferring a thinner, more accurate caliber over the NH45a, while another review highlights the reliable Sellita SW200-1. The watch is regarded as a good value mechanical diver-style timepiece, featuring a handsome design with a decorative tungsten bezel and aventurine dial, though the stock rubber strap can be stiff. Overall, owners rate the Venezianico Nereide highly for its exceptional dial and finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's unique engraved case, inspired by Renaissance ornamentation, is a standout feature. The Miyota 9039 automatic movement provides reliable accuracy. A significant drawback is the difficulty in sourcing the watch due to its high demand.

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