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AVI-8 Flyboy Airmaster GMT AutomaticvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic
AVI-8Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic
MSRP $365
Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $475

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic40mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic40h
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic50m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic$365
Presage Cocktail Time$475

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
NH34
4R35
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$365
$475

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time for its visually stunning dials and excellent value, with the 4Rxx movement keeping good time, ranging from -5/+5 seconds per day. The watch is appreciated for its size and design, though some owners note the absence of a sapphire crystal and occasionally question the price, feeling it competes with significantly more expensive timepieces. One reviewer specifically praised the Mockingbird dial, indices, hands, and crown, but found the case design uninspired. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its striking dial aesthetics and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing is exceptional for its price point. Quality control issues are a recurring problem with Seiko.

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