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AVI-8 Flyboy Airmaster GMT AutomaticvsZelos Swordfish 3

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Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic
AVI-8Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic
MSRP $365
Swordfish 3
ZelosSwordfish 3
MSRP $399

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic40mm
Swordfish 340mm
Power Reserve
Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic40h
Swordfish 340h
Water Resistance
Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic50m
Swordfish 3200m
MSRP
Flyboy Airmaster GMT Automatic$365
Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Bronze

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
NH34
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$365
$399

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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.

Zelos Swordfish 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 3 for its strong value, with reviewers highlighting the textured sandwich dial, Seiko NH35 movement, 200m water resistance, and surprisingly good bracelet. The titanium construction is noted for making the watch compact and comfortable, weighing 117g. Some owners find the dimensions fine on paper and based on experience with other models. One reviewer flagged that legibility can suffer in bright light and bracelet edges are sharp. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 3 highly for its incredible value and fun design, particularly with unique dial options.

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