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AVI-8 Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee ChronographvsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph
AVI-8Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph
MSRP $295
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph44mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph40h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph50m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph$295
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
15mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Anderson
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$1,083

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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.

CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage, with some finding its quality comparable to higher-end watches. A reviewer notes the 41mm PVD-coated watch features a bright SuperLuminova dial. One owner reports a bit of play in the 60-click bezel, present from new, alongside minor wear on the PVD coating and bezel insert. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some questioning its value at £700.

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