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AVI-8 Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee ChronographvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph
AVI-8Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph
MSRP $295
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph44mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph50m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph$295
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
44mm
38mm
Thickness
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Anderson
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$328

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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