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AVI-8 Flyboy Airmaster GMT AutomaticvsFormex Essence ThirtyNine

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Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic
AVI-8Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic
MSRP $365
Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic40mm
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Power Reserve
Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic40h
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Water Resistance
Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic50m
Essence ThirtyNine100m
MSRP
Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic$365
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Space Ghost
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
NH34
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
40h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$365
$2,390

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What people say

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AVI-8 Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic

Owners widely praise the AVI-8 Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic for its robust build quality, intricate three-timezone function, and crisp dial texture. The watch is noted for its wearable 41mm case size and 48.5mm lug-to-lug, with an internally positioned GMT complication that maintains a clean dial appearance. Some owners report the stock leather strap feels cheap and limits strap changing options. On balance, owners rate the AVI-8 Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic highly for its solid finishing and value, particularly highlighting the dial's depth and texture.

Formex Essence ThirtyNine

The Formex Essence ThirtyNine is praised for its impressive build quality and value, featuring a patented case suspension system for comfort and protection. It houses a COSC-certified Sellita SW200-1 movement with a 38-hour power reserve and a tool-free strap quick-release system. A minor inconvenience noted is the specific closing order of the clasp. On balance, reviewers rate the Formex Essence ThirtyNine highly for its comfortable wearability and excellent value at its price point.

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