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AVI-8 Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee ChronographvsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-001

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Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph
AVI-8Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph
MSRP $295
OLD SMITH 90-001
KUOEOLD SMITH 90-001
MSRP $405

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph44mm
OLD SMITH 90-00135mm
Power Reserve
Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph40h
OLD SMITH 90-00140h
Water Resistance
Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph50m
OLD SMITH 90-00150m
MSRP
Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph$295
OLD SMITH 90-001$405

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
44mm
35mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Anderson
Gold

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
TMI VD78A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$405

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What people say

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AVI-8 Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph

Owners praise the AVI-8 Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph's aviation-inspired design and build quality, considering it superb value for its sub-$500 price. The 43mm stainless steel watch features a matte-black dial with aviation-style numerals and Swiss Super-LumiNova for legibility, powered by a Japanese Miyota automatic movement and protected by a sapphire crystal, with 5 ATM water resistance. Overall, owners rate the AVI-8 Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph highly for its compelling design and exceptional value at its price point.

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-001

KUOE OLD SMITH is widely praised for its vintage aesthetic and comfortable 35mm wearability, with owners noting its attractive bronze case and dial contrast. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its excellent accuracy. However, the case finishing is considered average for the price, and the lume fades quickly. Some find the small date window difficult to read, and the Seiko NH38 movement is described as noisy. The 18mm lug width and PVD-coated strap hardware are also noted as drawbacks. Overall, owners and reviewers find the KUOE OLD SMITH to be a compelling vintage field watch offering good value, particularly for its aesthetic appeal and accuracy.

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