AVI-8 Sabiha Gökçen 24-Hour Automatic Limited EditionvsBremont MBIII
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Sabiha Gökçen 24-Hour Automatic Limited Edition

MBIII
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
n/a
14.5mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m
highest
MSRP
$465
lowest
$5,450
Movement
Automatic
Bremont BE-36AE
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners are divided on the AVI-8 Sabiha Gökçen 24-Hour Automatic Limited Edition's design, with one calling it "horrible" and another a "very, very much more meticulous design" than previous iterations, though still considered too busy and large by some. The watch features an automatic movement with a 24-hour GMT function, a 42mm diameter, and a 16mm thickness. Owners express concern over the high resale prices, with one stating they would not pay 10,000 lira and another questioning the value at 33,000 lira for a limited edition from AVI-8 or Spinnaker. Overall, owners find the AVI-8 Sabiha Gökçen 24-Hour Automatic Limited Edition to be a polarizing design with significant concerns regarding its perceived value at current resale prices.
The Bremont MBIII is widely praised for its excellent dial visibility and unique Martin-Baker ejection seat origin story, adding significant appeal. Owners appreciate its versatility as a pilot's watch and its solid construction, with some noting its reassuring heft. The watch features a soft iron Faraday cage for magnetic field protection and impressive shock resistance. However, the "DANGER EJECTION SEAT" dial text is considered divisive by some reviewers, and the GMT complication is not a "true" GMT as only the 24-hour hand is independently adjustable. One reviewer noted a 38-hour power reserve as an area for potential future improvement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Bremont MBIII highly for its distinctive design and robust build, bolstered by its compelling backstory.
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