AVI-8 Flyboy Wingman Worldtimer GMT AutomaticvsBoldr Globetrotter GMT

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

AVI-8 Flyboy Wingman Worldtimer GMT Automatic at true scale

Flyboy Wingman Worldtimer GMT Automatic

Boldr Globetrotter GMT at true scale

Globetrotter GMT

Diameter

n/a

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

49mm

48mm

lowest

Thickness

13mm

12.7mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

200m

highest

MSRP

$345

lowest

$469

Movement

Automatic

Seiko NH34

Case

5 specs
Diameter
n/a
40mm
Thickness
13mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
48mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
GMT Banff
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko NH34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$345
$469
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

AVI-8 Flyboy Wingman Worldtimer GMT Automatic

Owners widely praise the AVI-8 Flyboy Wingman Worldtimer GMT Automatic for its solid build quality, finishing, and textured dial that offers surprising wearability, all at an affordable price point. The automatic movement winds smoothly and the watch feels comfortable on the wrist, with a functional GMT complication. Some reviewers note that the minute track's five-second divisions do not perfectly align with the second hand's movement, and the stock leather strap is considered cheap, limiting options for thicker aftermarket straps. On balance, owners rate the AVI-8 Flyboy Wingman Worldtimer GMT Automatic highly for its robust construction and engaging design at its accessible price.

From video reviewers

The NH34 Japanese Automatic GMT movement is a key feature. The multi-layered dial displaying 24 timezones is also noted.

Boldr Globetrotter GMT

Owners widely praise the Boldr Globetrotter GMT as a compelling sports watch and excellent value, with one owner finding it "addicting to look at." Reviewers highlight the watch's outstanding legibility, featuring applied Super-LumiNova indices and sword hands on a matte black dial. The ceramic bezel is noted for its tight, knurled grip and smooth, quiet bidirectional ratcheting action. One reviewer specifically mentions the multi-city ceramic bezel's sharp markings and orange accents. However, one owner expresses disappointment, stating Boldr "missed the mark with this model." Overall, owners and reviewers largely laud the Boldr Globetrotter GMT for its legibility and bezel action, despite one dissenting opinion.

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