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AVI-8 Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee ChronographvsGrand Seiko SBGM245

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Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph
AVI-8Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph
MSRP $295
SBGM245
Grand SeikoSBGM245
MSRP $6,100

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph44mm
SBGM24540.5mm
Power Reserve
Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph40h
SBGM24572h
Water Resistance
Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph50m
SBGM245200m
MSRP
Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph$295
SBGM245$6,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
44mm
40.5mm
Thickness
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S66
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$6,100

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGM245

Owners widely appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its blend of sport and luxury, with one enthusiast highlighting its superior workmanship over quartz movements. However, opinions on its size vary, as one owner found the SBGM245 too large, preferring the comfort of a different variant. Overall, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its refined craftsmanship, though its wearability is a point of personal preference.

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