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AVI-8 Flyboy Wingman Worldtimer GMT AutomaticvsHELM Komodo

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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 affordable price, noting the dial offers great depth and texture. The watch is described as surprisingly wearable and fun, featuring a functional GMT complication within a 41mm case. Some owners report the stock leather strap feels cheap and that the lug hole placement restricts thicker strap options. Overall, owners rate the AVI-8 Flyboy Wingman Worldtimer GMT Automatic highly for its surprising wearability and functional GMT complication at its price point.

HELM Komodo

The HELM Komodo is widely praised for its excellent build quality, top-notch case finishing, clear double-domed sapphire crystal, wonderfully executed dial, and substantial lume, with reviewers noting its ISO 6425 compliance and 300m water resistance. Owners report a snappy 120-click bezel and appreciate the depth, detail, and finishing for a tool diver at its price point. Some owners find the 15.2mm to 15.5mm height makes the HELM Komodo feel thick and hefty, and the bezel ridges are noted as somewhat uncomfortable to turn, while the clasp design is also flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the HELM Komodo highly for its exceptional finishing and lume at its sub-$300 price point.

From video reviewers

The HELM Komodo's double domed sapphire crystal offers excellent optical clarity and minimal distortion. A notable weakness is its limited availability, making it harder to get than some other luxury watches. Reviewers disagree on the watch's lug-to-lug fit, with one reviewer noting it may not suit those with smaller wrists, while another reviewer does not mention this as a concern.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Flyboy Wingman Worldtimer GMT Automatic
Komodo40mm
Power Reserve
Flyboy Wingman Worldtimer GMT Automatic
Komodo40h
Water Resistance
Flyboy Wingman Worldtimer GMT Automatic50m
Komodo300m
MSRP
Flyboy Wingman Worldtimer GMT Automatic$370
Komodo$295

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40mm
Thickness
13mm
15.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Double-Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$370
$295
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