AVI-8 Sabiha Gökçen 24-Hour Automatic Limited EditionvsBulova A-15 Pilot

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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 Sabiha Gökçen 24-Hour Automatic Limited Edition at true scale

Sabiha Gökçen 24-Hour Automatic Limited Edition

Bulova A-15 Pilot at true scale

A-15 Pilot

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Water Resistance

50m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

n/a

42h

MSRP

$465

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Movement

Automatic

Automatic

Case

5 specs
Thickness
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Lug-to-Lug
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Lug Width
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20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
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Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
0h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$465
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Reviews

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

AVI-8 Sabiha Gökçen 24-Hour Automatic Limited Edition

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.

Bulova A-15 Pilot

The Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap A-15 Pilot 96A245 is praised for its aesthetically gorgeous dial, which is surprisingly easy to read despite its busyness, and its dual crowns offer useful GMT and elapsed time functions. Owners and reviewers note the Miyota 82S6 automatic movement is accurate, hacking, and hand-wound, with overall case finishing rivaling Swiss pieces at its price point. The 42mm case offers a modern presence, though some find it slightly cumbersome and potentially difficult to fit under a cuff. The lume is described as weak, activating with natural light but not manufactured light, and the included leather strap is considered less than ideal for a pilot's watch. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap A-15 Pilot 96A245 highly for its attractive dial and useful dual crown functions at a significant value.