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AVI-8 Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee ChronographvsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph
AVI-8Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph
MSRP $295
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph44mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph40h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph50m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
Flyboy Spirit of Tuskegee Chronograph$295
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
44mm
39mm
Thickness
15mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Anderson
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$935

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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.

Vaer G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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