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AVI-8 Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee ChronographvsGrand Seiko SBGD228

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Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph
AVI-8Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph
MSRP $295
SBGD228
Grand SeikoSBGD228
MSRP $273,000

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph44mm
SBGD22844.5mm
Power Reserve
Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph40h
SBGD228192h
Water Resistance
Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph50m
SBGD228100m
MSRP
Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph$295
SBGD228$273,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
44mm
44.5mm
Thickness
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
Lug Width
22mm
23mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Gold
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Anderson
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R01
Type
Quartz
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
192h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$273,000

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGD228

The Grand Seiko SBGD228 is a limited edition luxury watch featuring a rose gold case, a red mother-of-pearl dial with garnets and diamonds, and the 8-day Spring Drive Caliber 9R01, noted for its accuracy of ±10 seconds per month. Owners are divided on its aesthetic, with some finding it stunning and elegant, while others consider it too "bling" and gaudy, though all acknowledge it is eye-catching. On balance, owners and reviewers acknowledge the Grand Seiko SBGD228's striking and opulent design, supported by its exclusive movement and luxurious materials.

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