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AVI-8 Flyboy Cadet
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AVI-8 · Flyboy

AVI-8 Flyboy Cadet

Ref. av-4028-04-flyboy · Pilot

$160Sold out
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Case

Material
316L Stainless Steel
Water resistance
50m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Mineral
Dial colour
Green

Movement

Type
Quartz
Hacking
No
Hand-winding
No
Complications
Time only

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
matte
Bezel
fixed
Bracelet
leather
Hands
baton

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Flyboy Wingman Worldtimer GMT Automatic

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The AVI-8 Flyboy Cadet features a 41mm brushed steel case and a matte dial, with subtle nods to 1942 game elements like pixel-style fonts and a plane character. It is powered by a Seiko NH35 automatic movement and retails for $365 USD. One owner notes the included leather NATO strap is too thin and flimsy. Overall, the AVI-8 Flyboy Cadet is seen as a unique offering with thematic design elements at its price point.

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