I have to say that I went out and bought one of these. On mine, the brushing at the beautiful, solid end lugs matches the case exactly (so much so that it almost looks as if it was brushed while on the case even though I know that's not true). I love this watch and, although I like screw-down crowns, I enjoy the retro feel of simply winding the watch. There's something else I want to note about the bracelet, which I think is outstanding, and that is that they've used a very nice female end link which enables the bracelet to drape vertically underneath the lugs, or even more acutely, for wrist wrap. It's a really nice bracelet, even though the clasp itself is fairly common right now. I have the Sydney, which is reviewed here, and uses retro lume that's not as bright as the white stuff used on the black and blue dials. This is one of those watches where I get compliments or comments from people across the counter at the car parts store, or other shops where my hands are reaching out. Very cool watch, particularly for the price.
Great review on a great watch! I love that dial with the textured dial and the cross-hairs at the center. Those hands are one of my personal favorite styles. The lume is cool as is the face design. You just can’t beat it at the price. My son has bought a couple of AVI-8 watches that I was not fond of, but this is a great Fleiger style watch!
Thanks for that - yeah I think they've managed to hit something sweet here... ironically it took some restraint and pull back from the typically overly busy dials they put out!
I love the zero instead of 12 to give it the Altimeter look in a plane. I got my pilots license in 98 and first thing I noticed was that. This is definitely a watch that I will eventually buy
Unreal, total package, bracelet too. Would love to see a watch with a diamond crown and a crown guard for it to slot into, would be easy enough? Great review PW.
FIRST Ivan I really like the aviation style watches, although I don't have one at present this Flyboy is a really good looking watch , I'll need to start saving thanks for a really informative review
I really like the AVI-8 watches. I like how they push the ideas of what a watch should look like, and they always have something interesting to look at. That said this one is boring in comparison, yet I feel this model is stunning. Definitely a beautiful watch.
I get what you mean - they often put out designs with a purposely detailed (often very busy) dial... yet this one takes a different approach and goes much more toward traditional utilitarian aviators.
hey, Ivan. believe it or not, this is the watch that I might want to buy right now. For what it is and in that price range, I give 9 out of 10! Probably the best score a watch got in this year (from your watch reviews). of course, as you said, there are some short-falls. In a perfect world, I would prefer (we all would prefer) screw in crown, screw in links, quick release end links, glide lock style clasp with Lumibrite lume. But I am 1000% certain that AVI wouldn't do that, ha ha. (however, I wonder how much the price of that watch would go up, if they improve all those things... very curious to know) I got nothing to say about the dial, the colors, how they were all laid out, hands (love the hands by the way)...etc. As a aviator watch, it has almost perfect dial and layout. (actually I could not believe my eyes, ha ha.. hence my conflict to buy one or not....) great watch for what it is and even better review for introducing it to us. thanks Ivan. Have an awesome day. PS: this is probably easiest one to for you to comment among all of my previous comments. :+) And I know that my last one (Starlight) was the most tough one for you to comment back, ha ha
Haha yes definitely less cerebral this one! Now wouldn't that be nice if they gave us solid original clasps, screw link adjustment, proper C3 Super-Luminova and 100m with screw down crowns (quick release I can skip). If that pushed the price up $50 I reckon can be perfectly happy!
I used to own an AVI-8 Lancaster bomber with a quartz movement. Nothing wrong with it, it just felt cheap. I now own 3 Spinnaker watches (same company) but these appear to be better. Perhaps the auto's with a SS bracelet are a different story?
Great watch just unfortunately that dial doesn't do it for me, the gradient fume dial transition I would much prefer as a solid colour as I do like the texture! Great review as always mate keep it up 🤙🏻
Hi Ivan, thanks for the review. Moving forward could you put your watch on your left wrist? It's kinda weird looking it on right wrist. I understand if you wear your watch on right wrist or you are a lefty. Thanks.
I'm laughing because I thought the same thing, and I'm a mostly left-handed guy wearing a watch on his left hand. Older "lefties" are pretty common this way: we had to adapt with watches, scissors, rifles... so we don't do everything "full lefty". Not criticizing, Ivan, just noting that I saw it, too.
I’ve been saving up for a Hamilton Khaki Field Auto for ages but life keeps getting in the way and I have to dip into the savings. This watch looks to have a very similar feel and I’m considering it as it’s at a much more obtainable pricepoint. How do you feel the movement (Japanese? Seiko?) compares with the ETA in the Khaki Field Auto? This would be my first (new) automatic watch.
The NH35 is solid and has developed a good track record of reliability over more than 10 years. It’s not the equivalent of the ETA but it’s not asking the same price either.
It’s really cool! I wish it didn’t say “flyboy” on the dial. Reminds me of an expletive that I use to describe some dudes....shares kinship with dbag, if you use your imagination I’m sure you’ll know my reference. Aside from that, very cool. Good review! They could work on the spin factor of the packaging though...🤷🏼♂️
I love how the dial looks like something pried from the instrument panel of a? P40? P-51 ? I've only seen them but its like a past life. Can't go wrong with Seiko nh36. I'm really gonna watch prices. Maybe laborday or Christmas. Anything closer to $190? I like most of the AV8or brand. I didn't need a fancy box and or a pen at $$$$ thank you sir. I do like the Australian offerings but to pricey, NOT lack of finesse or style. Just MY lack offering$. You da man!
I can’t seem to wrap my arms around AVI-8. The features just don’t cut it for the money. I like how this one looks however. I’ve tried to find an excuse to purchase one but I just can’t justify it. They do have a unique design niche and that’s what keeps me looking at them.
Perth WAtch True. This one has come the closest to me actually pulling the trigger on one. Love your channel and hearing your viewpoints on different watches. Steeldive and San Martin have been two out of my last three purchases. I know you like them too. I’ve got a quartz GMT Glycine coming in two days that was too good a deal to pass up from Ashford.
Not a bad watch. Like the bracelet (Ive put a similar one on my STO turtle). Not being a fan of pilot watches needless to say not one for me and can't say the brand excites me. But horses for courses, what doesn't float my boat ⛵ may well power someone else's propeller 🛩️
@@PerthWAtch From Amazon. Given it was only around £20 I wasn't expecting that much but its very solid, milled clasp, solid end links. Looks really nice on my turtle
Hiya again.Just a fun comment on the box spin. Based on propeller or jet compressors or turbines the spin rate should be at least a 10? Very poor box engineering! Cheers.Len.
I think watch enthusiasts tend to go overboard with water resistance, the valued watches in your collection will never get wet if you can help it, and it's a Casio when you know it's going to be wet.
@@alexsdg3441 Well I don't know but Casio's with 100 m I have yet to have any issue with? Showers,baths,the sea whilst camping. Top tip Mrw200 h although not a gshock is tough as a bag of bolts! Cheers.
I get what you are saying Matt but reality is that I've seen many a Submariner at public pools, and I myself have no problem bringing my Seamasters, so I'm afraid your postulation is simply not reflected in real life experiences. For 50m rated watches, most WR charts would suggest shower is OK, but some would suggest not bathing with the watch on. For myself I did have a 50m rated Maurice LaCroix take on water in shower after about 2 years ownership... I was advised not to engage in "extreme showers" ;)
@@PerthWAtch Yes but Ivan the watches you mention are specific dive watches. This isn't a dive watch so 50m is absolutely fine. Taking watches off to go swimming or shower is hardly a hardship or chore. There is definitely an obsession amongst the watch enthusiast community about specs in general particularly around water resistance and sapphire crystals. There seems to be a lot of people under the impression if a watch doesn't have 200m WR or a sapphire crystal it will explode.... 💥🙄
Correct, they are dive watches, but it doesn’t change the fact that I incontrovertibly countered the comment. All the same I didn’t hesitate bringing a Rolex Explorer into the pool, nor would I any watch rated 100m with screw down crown. That’s what they could’ve done with this watch to make it more a go anywhere do anything piece.
@@PerthWAtch In this case just the dial, had they gone for a mat dial, to me it would be perfect. Maybe for future versions ... I only buy if I am perfectly sure that I will like it and wear so much.
I have to say that I went out and bought one of these. On mine, the brushing at the beautiful, solid end lugs matches the case exactly (so much so that it almost looks as if it was brushed while on the case even though I know that's not true). I love this watch and, although I like screw-down crowns, I enjoy the retro feel of simply winding the watch.
There's something else I want to note about the bracelet, which I think is outstanding, and that is that they've used a very nice female end link which enables the bracelet to drape vertically underneath the lugs, or even more acutely, for wrist wrap. It's a really nice bracelet, even though the clasp itself is fairly common right now.
I have the Sydney, which is reviewed here, and uses retro lume that's not as bright as the white stuff used on the black and blue dials. This is one of those watches where I get compliments or comments from people across the counter at the car parts store, or other shops where my hands are reaching out. Very cool watch, particularly for the price.
Thank you for sharing those insightful thoughts Erik - totally agree regarding the bracelet fit. It is indeed a good looking watch overall! :)
That is the first AV8 watch that I would actually go out and buy it’s good looking watch 👍 good review thanks Ivan
Yup! I feel exactly the same.
I totally get what you guys mean... thanks for the comments!
Great review on a great watch! I love that dial with the textured dial and the cross-hairs at the center. Those hands are one of my personal favorite styles. The lume is cool as is the face design. You just can’t beat it at the price. My son has bought a couple of AVI-8 watches that I was not fond of, but this is a great Fleiger style watch!
Thanks for that - yeah I think they've managed to hit something sweet here... ironically it took some restraint and pull back from the typically overly busy dials they put out!
I love the zero instead of 12 to give it the Altimeter look in a plane. I got my pilots license in 98 and first thing I noticed was that. This is definitely a watch that I will eventually buy
Nice one - let us know when you pull the trigger, I’m sure you’ll enjoy it :)
Sound review, probably one of the most appealing AV8's iv'e seen to date & relatively good value for money, also it looks good on you.
Thanks for that - agreed, I do think it's a pretty good looker.
Unreal, total package, bracelet too.
Would love to see a watch with a diamond crown and a crown guard for it to slot into, would be easy enough?
Great review PW.
Thanks - do you mean diamond shaped or made of diamond??
Loved the dial, great review Ivan 👌🏻
Glad to hear it!
FIRST Ivan I really like the aviation style watches, although I don't have one at present this Flyboy is a really good looking watch , I'll need to start saving thanks for a really informative review
Thanks for man - most welcome, glad you enjoyed the review :)
Agree with you John - their Hawker Hurricane is the one I'm most interested in definitely on my 'to get' short list.
Thanks for the review. I am now considering purchasing one.
Nice - let us know if you do decide to pull the trigger!
I really like the AVI-8 watches. I like how they push the ideas of what a watch should look like, and they always have something interesting to look at. That said this one is boring in comparison, yet I feel this model is stunning. Definitely a beautiful watch.
I get what you mean - they often put out designs with a purposely detailed (often very busy) dial... yet this one takes a different approach and goes much more toward traditional utilitarian aviators.
As a guy with 6.5 inch wrists, I would love if avi-8 released a 38mm version of this watch, could imagine that being a huge hit
I wholeheartedly agree, and wonder why it is so difficult for these guys to go just a bit smaller!
Good presentation; I do believe I’ll get one fairly soon for my collection.
Great - all the best, and I’m sure you’ll enjoy it!
hey, Ivan. believe it or not, this is the watch that I might want to buy right now. For what it is and in that price range, I give 9 out of 10! Probably the best score a watch got in this year (from your watch reviews). of course, as you said, there are some short-falls. In a perfect world, I would prefer (we all would prefer) screw in crown, screw in links, quick release end links, glide lock style clasp with Lumibrite lume. But I am 1000% certain that AVI wouldn't do that, ha ha. (however, I wonder how much the price of that watch would go up, if they improve all those things... very curious to know)
I got nothing to say about the dial, the colors, how they were all laid out, hands (love the hands by the way)...etc. As a aviator watch, it has almost perfect dial and layout. (actually I could not believe my eyes, ha ha.. hence my conflict to buy one or not....)
great watch for what it is and even better review for introducing it to us.
thanks Ivan. Have an awesome day.
PS: this is probably easiest one to for you to comment among all of my previous comments. :+) And I know that my last one (Starlight) was the most tough one for you to comment back, ha ha
Haha yes definitely less cerebral this one! Now wouldn't that be nice if they gave us solid original clasps, screw link adjustment, proper C3 Super-Luminova and 100m with screw down crowns (quick release I can skip). If that pushed the price up $50 I reckon can be perfectly happy!
I used to own an AVI-8 Lancaster bomber with a quartz movement. Nothing wrong with it, it just felt cheap. I now own 3 Spinnaker watches (same company) but these appear to be better. Perhaps the auto's with a SS bracelet are a different story?
Yes I agree, the auto watches with steel bracelets probably have more QC attention put into them
@@PerthWAtch yes, that one looks nice. I am shortly buying a Helm watch, like to see a review
Is the seconds hand supposed to have such an uneven "finish"? Thanks for the video!
Glad you enjoyed it
Great watch just unfortunately that dial doesn't do it for me, the gradient fume dial transition I would much prefer as a solid colour as I do like the texture! Great review as always mate keep it up 🤙🏻
Thanks man - ah too bad about the dial then, overall quite a lot of good bits about this watch!
In regard to watches on AliExpress these days with the NH35 movement. Are those movements really from Seiko?
I’m sure some of them would’ve genuine, especially if they say “Seiko” or “SII”... but there have been reports that some are actually clone movements.
Hi Ivan, thanks for the review. Moving forward could you put your watch on your left wrist? It's kinda weird looking it on right wrist. I understand if you wear your watch on right wrist or you are a lefty. Thanks.
I'm left-handed... so I guess you're just going to have to put up with it mate ;)
I'm laughing because I thought the same thing, and I'm a mostly left-handed guy wearing a watch on his left hand. Older "lefties" are pretty common this way: we had to adapt with watches, scissors, rifles... so we don't do everything "full lefty". Not criticizing, Ivan, just noting that I saw it, too.
Nothing wrong with what you’re doing Erik. Good that you can adapt.
I like your transformers collection in your book shelves!
Haha yeah I should do a video show-and-tell of them one day...
I’ve been saving up for a Hamilton Khaki Field Auto for ages but life keeps getting in the way and I have to dip into the savings.
This watch looks to have a very similar feel and I’m considering it as it’s at a much more obtainable pricepoint.
How do you feel the movement (Japanese? Seiko?) compares with the ETA in the Khaki Field Auto?
This would be my first (new) automatic watch.
The NH35 is solid and has developed a good track record of reliability over more than 10 years. It’s not the equivalent of the ETA but it’s not asking the same price either.
It’s really cool! I wish it didn’t say “flyboy” on the dial. Reminds me of an expletive that I use to describe some dudes....shares kinship with dbag, if you use your imagination I’m sure you’ll know my reference. Aside from that, very cool. Good review! They could work on the spin factor of the packaging though...🤷🏼♂️
Haha I get you!
Oh absolutely should do better on the spin, especially since they so often have propellor themes to their watches!!
I love how the dial looks like something pried from the instrument panel of a? P40? P-51 ? I've only seen them but its like a past life. Can't go wrong with Seiko nh36. I'm really gonna watch prices. Maybe laborday or Christmas. Anything closer to $190? I like most of the AV8or brand. I didn't need a fancy box and or a pen at $$$$ thank you sir. I do like the Australian offerings but to pricey, NOT lack of finesse or style. Just MY lack offering$.
You da man!
Thanks Mike - yeah there’s a chance they may drop in price further during a sale, with use of coupon code on top.
Good looking watch ... I like it
Yeah I do say it's one of their better designs.
Nice change up to intro music :)
Haha it’s just a topical cameo related to the thumbnail ;)
다이얼 색감이 좋네요
영상 잘봤습니다~!
Translation : the color of the dial looks very good. Thanks for the video :+)
Thanks man! And thanks for the translate Alex! :)
I follow AV-8 but find their dial faces too cluttered to my liking however I could go for that Flyboy, nice clean design
Yes I agree! This is the cleanest design I've ever had in hand from them!
I can’t seem to wrap my arms around AVI-8. The features just don’t cut it for the money. I like how this one looks however. I’ve tried to find an excuse to purchase one but I just can’t justify it. They do have a unique design niche and that’s what keeps me looking at them.
Interesting thought... for $240 and genuine Seiko movement it’s not bad I think, keeping in mind they are not newcomers.
Perth WAtch True. This one has come the closest to me actually pulling the trigger on one. Love your channel and hearing your viewpoints on different watches. Steeldive and San Martin have been two out of my last three purchases. I know you like them too. I’ve got a quartz GMT Glycine coming in two days that was too good a deal to pass up from Ashford.
Nice review of a ok watch.
I just don’t personally like it. However, I think if you do like it it should be fine.
Thanks man 👍
nice video
thanks so much
Most welcome!
Not a bad watch. Like the bracelet (Ive put a similar one on my STO turtle). Not being a fan of pilot watches needless to say not one for me and can't say the brand excites me. But horses for courses, what doesn't float my boat ⛵ may well power someone else's propeller 🛩️
Hahah nice one! Where did you get that bracelet?
@@PerthWAtch From Amazon. Given it was only around £20 I wasn't expecting that much but its very solid, milled clasp, solid end links. Looks really nice on my turtle
Hiya again.Just a fun comment on the box spin. Based on propeller or jet compressors or turbines the spin rate should be at least a 10? Very poor box engineering! Cheers.Len.
Haha nice one... I have to agree! :)
I think watch enthusiasts tend to go overboard with water resistance, the valued watches in your collection will never get wet if you can help it, and it's a Casio when you know it's going to be wet.
Just curious, if it has 50 m rating, can we take a shower with it, at least?
@@alexsdg3441 Well I don't know but Casio's with 100 m I have yet to have any issue with? Showers,baths,the sea whilst camping. Top tip Mrw200 h although not a gshock is tough as a bag of bolts! Cheers.
I get what you are saying Matt but reality is that I've seen many a Submariner at public pools, and I myself have no problem bringing my Seamasters, so I'm afraid your postulation is simply not reflected in real life experiences.
For 50m rated watches, most WR charts would suggest shower is OK, but some would suggest not bathing with the watch on. For myself I did have a 50m rated Maurice LaCroix take on water in shower after about 2 years ownership... I was advised not to engage in "extreme showers" ;)
@@PerthWAtch Yes but Ivan the watches you mention are specific dive watches. This isn't a dive watch so 50m is absolutely fine. Taking watches off to go swimming or shower is hardly a hardship or chore. There is definitely an obsession amongst the watch enthusiast community about specs in general particularly around water resistance and sapphire crystals. There seems to be a lot of people under the impression if a watch doesn't have 200m WR or a sapphire crystal it will explode.... 💥🙄
Correct, they are dive watches, but it doesn’t change the fact that I incontrovertibly countered the comment. All the same I didn’t hesitate bringing a Rolex Explorer into the pool, nor would I any watch rated 100m with screw down crown. That’s what they could’ve done with this watch to make it more a go anywhere do anything piece.
Excelente reloj Saludos
Thanks man :)
translation : excellent watch. best regards, ha ha ha too much Ivan?!
What can I say Alex... sometimes cutting & pasting into another website is just too much effort :)
@@PerthWAtch ha ha then, like me, just learn another languges... good for your brain and good for traveling.
Oh yes that is incontrovertibly true!
Not bad... although, like with other designs from that company, I feel that there's a bit too much going on on the dial.
ha ha ha. strange because I like this one because it has "least" going on the dial among all other AVI models :+)
Definitely the most "quiet" AVI-8 dial I have yet reviewed.
It has been discontinued so if anyone wants to get one, now is the time
Interesting
I like the hands, dial colour, numerals, 0 at 12, crown shape, tool watch look, ... but the texture in the dial is not my cup of tea at all.
Ah a pity... it's often one or two things that is not quite right isn't it?
@@PerthWAtch In this case just the dial, had they gone for a mat dial, to me it would be perfect. Maybe for future versions ...
I only buy if I am perfectly sure that I will like it and wear so much.
All show and no go, the Avi8 / Spinnaker lume is poor at best.
Yep, I agree regarding the lume
:)
;)
the avi-8 name is really tacky...almost philistine.
Really? I think they were going for "cool" and "witty". Why do you feel that way?
@@PerthWAtch that they were. and probably for uniqueness too. but the name avi-8 has no....gravitas.