I am a private pilot so I can wear this. That said, the zero at the 12 o'clock is simulating the Altimeter in a airplane with vintage instruments. I love this
I have concerns about the water resistance on my pilots watch due to. When we get stationed for a few days at a certain area which is sort of our day or two break and if we are lucky and we get to stay at the beach so that’s my concern
Nice to see the bright lume on this color. I have the green one, and the lume doesn't look as bright, probably because they went with the brownish patina-ed look for the lume instead of white.
AVI-8 has a very nice selection of warplane homages. I just picked up a quartz Lancaster Bomber gift set (leather strap, NATO, tool, and wallet). I am very happy with it.
This is one of their best designs IMHO and being an automatic and having SAPPHIRE crystal, I would certainly get this if I had extra funds. Loving the lume shot too, it looks great.
I have 2 Avi-8 quartz watches. One is a Hawker Hurricane designed to look like a Hurricane instrument, and a Hawker Hunter which has design themes from that plane (such as turbine blades). The attention to detail and quality is superb. I had bought a timex field watch from a high street jeweller and the crown broke on it so I asked them to order another one but it lost about 40 minutes in one week. When looking to find something else to get the jeweller to replace the poor quality timex with I found Avi-8 on their website. No problems at all so far, very cool looking watches for a good price that get a lot of compliments.
I just put a light tan leather NATO strap on my Bulova Black Lunar Pilot Ion coated Chronograph this morning. It's a really good pilot watch for about $350. So far, with the high precision quartz movement, accurate to 1-second per year. 8 times faster than a typical quartz movement. 262.144 kHz vs. 32.768 kHz (It uses 3 types of temperature compensation, 2-passive, 1-active). Sapphire crystal. Screw on back. 60-minute chronograph with 0.1-second complication.
Flieger is unquestionably "fleeger," to rhyme with "Seeger," which simply means flyer, ie pilot. "Flyger," vowel as in "fly," would be Fleiger (not a word); the y as in fly is spelled ei. Not whatever, it's quite simple, really, and not even a weird vowel you have to fudge, like ü or ö, or spelled weirdly, like French. So yeah, for this video, I'm that guy.
Personally, I think worldwide we should all shift to a decimal based time system where a day will have 10 decimal 'hours', each 'hour' with 100 decimal 'minutes' and each 'minute' with 100 decimal 'seconds'.
I have this and its a real pleasure to wear it. The dial is interesting, the strap is great and it's also a strap monster. Only niggle is the crystal distortion which is annoying.
I recently bought the Oris BC Pro Pilot GMT with leather strap. Got it at a good price and made it a no brainer. Fantastic watch and just looks very nice. It sits next to my huge Oris Tubbataha Titanium Divers. Can't go wrong with Oris.
I've ordered 3 AVI-8 watches. First one, the Hawker looked great, but had dust under the crystal and second hand did not line up. They gave credit and return label immediately, and I replaced it with a Lancaster Bomber. When I put a better band on it, it is a favorite, so I bought a Harrier. Complications are so small to read, practically useless. But when I took the back off the Harrier to replace the dead battery, I was disappointed by the tiny Japan movement (no jewelsa) and large plastic retainer to hold it in, plus the dial rattled around when the plastic was plucked for the new battery. It still works, but I don't plan on buying a third, they are more of an Image company like MVMT. These two are still high in my rotation, but I'm happier with the used Citizen Ecosphere I put a NATO on for less.
I have to agree. I have bought 2 AVI-8's. I have bought the ACE of spades Automatic that I still love and still use. But I also bought the AVI 8 Aviator Watch AV-4064-03 that was a big disaster. The small second hand kept falling out every time you reset the Chrono. I told the watch repair guy to just leave the hand out in the end. I am an EXPAT living in SE Asia so doing a return is very difficult if something is not right. I still use the watch as a work watch but that was a big turn off.
I put navy blue canvas strap from Barton Watch Bands on mine and it looks amazing.Though be careful removing the bracelet as the end links on mine were very sharp(razor sharp).
Nice looking watch. I love the "gritty" dial texture. The white numbers and indices look like they would be easy on my geezer eyes. I would probably whip it off the bracelet as soon as I got it and put it on a Zulu or Nato.
Imo if it has a 0 on top, it should have a 12 under it, not 24, all other numbers have the +12. Or the 0 should be 12, but I'd prefer 0 and 12 since 24 hours doesn't exist (0000-2359)
That microbrand has evolved for the better, its first watches have messy dials with many levels and they are too busy, but this piece I think is very beautiful
I own one. Verry nice watch. I agree about the bracelet, it can be better. Maybe on a nice leather strap it looks better and can be a little less expensif. I also think the anti glare is to blue, but the dail has blue in it so it dont bother me that much.Anyway i love the watch.
Right down to the bracelet links, this looks almost exactly like a circa 2002 Victorinox Swiss Army quartz watch I have. It was about $300 then. Beautiful hefty watch with a rock-hard sapphire crystal.
They have really stepped up their game. I got one of their quartz chronos years ago and while it was good looking it was pretty unremarkable. The last couple of years they have come out with some pretty cool looking pieces !!
Nice looking watch and love the dial design. A bit big perhaps as most of us won’t be wearing this over a thick pilot’s jacket or inside an aeroplane cockpit. 38-41mm would perhaps me more suitable for everyday use and average size wrists.
I really enjoy your Microbrand Monday segments. After your review of this, I'm really looking forward to the delivery of mine this week. I ordered mine on July 6 with the Sydney (green) dial variant. I had signed up to receive updates from AVI-8 and received a 15% discount coupon; which I used when ordering it.😎👍
I think they got this right. I own a couple of watches from their sister company, Spinnaker, and they are excellent as well. Same movement, decent build and enough of a twist on established high end designs to make them their own (spinnaker Dumas Vs Omega Ploprof anyone?). Love the micro brand series - keep it up..
Just bought my first Seiko it has blue fishbone hands gray mop dial and blue insert. It also has the 7002 movement in it pretty excited to get it in. Also excited to get my aquacy cave diver in with the abelone dial. Watch addiction is expensive ounce u get into it lol.
I really want to buy a AVI-8 but I keep seeing horrible reviews especially with quarts versions. The watches are really beautiful and I'm a pilot and aviation nut but still worried to try AVI-8. Hopefully, you can update any problems you have with that model but im sure the Seiko movement is fine though.
Hi Jory, very nice review! I agree with your assessment of the AVI-8 Flyboy. It looks like a very nice watch which is constructed very well and it comes in at a very nice price point. While it’s not an Oris, it is an attractive Pilot’s watch which many people would be proud to wear. I think you found a ‘winner’ here. I am not familiar with the brand, but isn’t that somewhat the purpose of this video...to introduce us to new Microbrands? Well, you did a great job introducing the AVI-8 Flyboy to your subscribers. Kudos to you!!...Ed
This is a nice watch, its got a simple aesthetic and decent functions. Reminds me a lot of the old 40's-50's airline pilots would wear. the box it came in really sold it for me its not too gaudy or fancy its direct and simple.
I love Pilots watches.. unfortunately I do not have one but this has really opened my eyes to the AVI-8 brand. I had seen them on Amazon but was hesitant about buying one. Thank you so much for this review!! Since I'm really starting to get into aviation could you maybe make a video about a list of your recommendation of some budget GMT watches? Thanks again!
I like the concept (I love the 0) but there's one big issue. If you are going with 0-11 for your large outer numbers, then the inner ones need to be 12-23. As it is the hours progress 10, 11, 24, 13, 14, etc... The whole point of using 0 is military time, which doesn't use the 24XX hour, so why put 24 there? Why ruin such an awesome design?
I think this is probably the best watch Avi-8 currently sells. Many of their watches are visually complex which for a statement piece or a collectible is fine. However, if you frequently look at it, their minimalist watch designs such as the Flyboy Engineer, Mustang, and Spitfire watches are good. My only major complaint is just they don't sell small watches. I recently picked up the Altimeter watch while it was on sale. It was taken off the site right afterward funny enough but it's still on Amazon. I have a 6.5" wrist and it is a bit large for me. I don't mind as it's a tiny bit smaller than my Timex Expedition. However, a Flieger triangle at the 12/0 with some lume would have been nice. Plus the strap is a bit thick for my taste but c'est la vie. Overall I think the brand is going towards a great direction if they keep up with the classic designs with the unique dials.
AVI8 seem to do a great job making nice, affordable watches which enable those unable or unwilling to spend $$$$$$$$s to wear a good watch. A very solid brand which is a lot less common than the default Seiko, Casio, Orient, Citizen etc alternatives.
Their watches seem to be good value for money and I'm considering something similar or maybe a Spinnaker watch! Some of their watches can be a bit too fussy for my tastes I hope they release some more subtle versions! Cheers...
There is also the Momentum Fieldwalker. You can get it in quartz or an Auto for a very affordable price. They sell it as a field watch but the font setting screams pilot watch too. I got the Auto for $400 CDN on a sale so its afordable. The quartz version is a hundo or so less? And has a yellow second hand instead of red. It also has saphire as and option if you but from the manufacturer as well as a verity of strap and bracelet options. Note I love the Avi-8 watches but for me the second you find one you like they tend to stop producing it. Their limited run strategy on some of their watches is agrivating and I refuse to pay more than MSRP.
I just ordered a Squale 1545 militare, a watch that has much praise in the TH-cam universe. I would love to see you review a Squale 1545 and maybe their 1545 gmt. I live in Venice, CA so maybe you can borrow mine for a review. 🤷🏻♂️
I'm starting to get into watches and I'm considering a Citizen Eco-Drive with a leather band, an Invitca Pro Diver with a metal band and a Timex Expedition I'm not sure which to start off with I'm leaning towards the Timex and Citizen due to the leather bands over the metal Invitca I'm also looking at a Seiko Samurai as a more expensive option for when I feel more comfortable with handling a watch that isn't a $25 Target special
I would be nice if they give you a discount code for your reviewers. We get 20% discount and you get a small fee for every purchase. Also AVI8 is part of a large group of companies, does it still be considered a micro brand?
Love this affordable micro Pilot alternative. Great style and Lume. Wish it has just a little smaller lug to lug but it seems to curve well on your 7.5 wrist which is fortunately my wrist size 👍
Is there a reason that AVI-8 used a 0 instead of a 12? In my opinion, there should be a 12 and the 24 should be replaced with 0. The reason, twice a day the time is actually 12:00. It is never actually 24, but rather 0.
Dude, AV-8 is NOT a microbrand. It is owned by Solar Time and operated through Dartmouth Brands, a front they set up in London. They also own Spinnaker and a bunch of other "microbrands". They are a major watch and jewelry manufacture out of Hong Kong. Basically the exact opposite of a microbrand.
i just wish it was a bit smaller :(. i have small wrists so 41 mm without crown/ 45 mm lug-to-lug is the largest i can wear without my wrist being completely overshadowed.
The dial and especially the hands look very similar to the quartz Grayton Harrier. It is quite nice for AVI8. I am intrigued by their square watch akin to a dial in a jet plane.
It's a nice looking watch but it doesn't have a screwdown crown! I bought a pilots watch off Amazon for 105.00... daywalker is tge brand name... Swiss c3 loom, sapphire crystal, screw down crown, 300 m water resistance, NH 35, stainless steel case and solid case back. This is a small micro brand company, and now you can buy this watch for a 145.00 with a pt5000 movement. I have had my watch for over a year and the quality is outstanding! I would put it up against even the best Swiss watch, and you can't beat the price...
I'm waiting to see which Micro brand you like best, but i really like this watch. I do have another question, I am looking to purchase my 1st (probably only) Rolex Submariner can you lead me to the best priced Submariner on the internet? or any ideas where I should look ?
I am a private pilot so I can wear this. That said, the zero at the 12 o'clock is simulating the Altimeter in a airplane with vintage instruments. I love this
And those sword hands remind me of the same thing.
Dear Jory, IF a pilot is worried about the water resistance of his watch, He may have bigger problems on his mind !!!
Either the maintenance crew did a poor maintenance or the pilot got shot out of the sky lol
I have concerns about the water resistance on my pilots watch due to. When we get stationed for a few days at a certain area which is sort of our day or two break and if we are lucky and we get to stay at the beach so that’s my concern
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Nice to see the bright lume on this color. I have the green one, and the lume doesn't look as bright, probably because they went with the brownish patina-ed look for the lume instead of white.
@JaSolo Gaming Ha. Hey man don't go dissing Jory, he's one of the main reasons I started my channel in the first place!
I watched your awesome review of it! Between the Spinnaker Fluess in green Chrono you had a awhile ago, and this watch which did you prefer?
I love how the dial looks like tarmac on a runway. Not sure if that’s the plan but I love it.
If I buy a pilot's watch, it will be this exact one. Fantastic design, detail, and value!
AVI-8 has a very nice selection of warplane homages. I just picked up a quartz Lancaster Bomber gift set (leather strap, NATO, tool, and wallet). I am very happy with it.
Avi-8 never heard of them ... but now I have thanks jory ... I'd go for an Avi-8 🤙
I m loving these micro brands series. As i m not a mainstream person myself.
You are meanstream after this comment. lol...
@@kevintoth5365 damn. You are right.
This is one of their best designs IMHO and being an automatic and having SAPPHIRE crystal, I would certainly get this if I had extra funds.
Loving the lume shot too, it looks great.
I own 2. Never let me down. Great piece. A def add for a collector.
I like the looks of that dial. Kind of field watch-ish.
Great review. I just bought a Flyboy Mitchell with a 25% off coupon. A steal at $214.
Where did you get the 25% off?
I have 2 Avi-8 quartz watches. One is a Hawker Hurricane designed to look like a Hurricane instrument, and a Hawker Hunter which has design themes from that plane (such as turbine blades). The attention to detail and quality is superb. I had bought a timex field watch from a high street jeweller and the crown broke on it so I asked them to order another one but it lost about 40 minutes in one week. When looking to find something else to get the jeweller to replace the poor quality timex with I found Avi-8 on their website. No problems at all so far, very cool looking watches for a good price that get a lot of compliments.
I have got this watch with the green face very happy with it and for the price you can not bet it looks great on the wrist
I just put a light tan leather NATO strap on my Bulova Black Lunar Pilot Ion coated Chronograph this morning. It's a really good pilot watch for about $350. So far, with the high precision quartz movement, accurate to 1-second per year. 8 times faster than a typical quartz movement. 262.144 kHz vs. 32.768 kHz (It uses 3 types of temperature compensation, 2-passive, 1-active). Sapphire crystal. Screw on back. 60-minute chronograph with 0.1-second complication.
Usually I don't like the Avi-8 designs but this watch really looks good.
Flieger is unquestionably "fleeger," to rhyme with "Seeger," which simply means flyer, ie pilot. "Flyger," vowel as in "fly," would be Fleiger (not a word); the y as in fly is spelled ei. Not whatever, it's quite simple, really, and not even a weird vowel you have to fudge, like ü or ö, or spelled weirdly, like French. So yeah, for this video, I'm that guy.
We need that guy sometimes
Görman Pronaunziäschiön ist wäry hart! ;)))
Wilfried Yup. German 'reverses' the ie sound. So Die becomes Dee, and, if you want the English 'Die' be spelt Dei.
Are there any Fällschirmspringen watches?😂 always have to ask German speaking people.
WHY ISN’T THE LOLLIPOP SECONDS HAND LUMED. WHAT IS THE POINT OF A LOLLIPOP IF THERE IS NO LUME?
It's not a lollipop. It's a decoration that happens to be round.
Thomas Farrell No.
If you want a glow lollipop will cost $950 lol
the 24 hour system is used in europe by all people. actually when living there it was useful to have a watch with the markings
+1 and many here in the states. Information technology data centers, police, fire departments are just a few.
Personally, I think worldwide we should all shift to a decimal based time system where a day will have 10 decimal 'hours', each 'hour' with 100 decimal 'minutes' and each 'minute' with 100 decimal 'seconds'.
42mm dam. I was holding my breath for 40mm
SAME!!! Not even checking site now😭
A flieger watch need to be big and easy to read
Hopefully they have something smaller on their site 🤷🏽♂️
@@willardhooton920 just checked their site, they have an Eagle Sq one at 39mm, but not as nice as this one.
Same
I have this and its a real pleasure to wear it. The dial is interesting, the strap is great and it's also a strap monster. Only niggle is the crystal distortion which is annoying.
I recently bought the Oris BC Pro Pilot GMT with leather strap. Got it at a good price and made it a no brainer. Fantastic watch and just looks very nice. It sits next to my huge Oris Tubbataha Titanium Divers. Can't go wrong with Oris.
@9:13 does the second-hand “bullseye” look off center to you? It does to me...
I'm pretty sure the Bullseye on the crown and second hand are inspired by the RAF bullseye insignia.
On a watch that apes a German pilot watch design. Their aesthetic is all over the place.
I bought the blue dial and I love it
This is the first Avi-8 that appeals to me. Nice introduction Jory. 😍
I've ordered 3 AVI-8 watches. First one, the Hawker looked great, but had dust under the crystal and second hand did not line up. They gave credit and return label immediately, and I replaced it with a Lancaster Bomber. When I put a better band on it, it is a favorite, so I bought a Harrier. Complications are so small to read, practically useless. But when I took the back off the Harrier to replace the dead battery, I was disappointed by the tiny Japan movement (no jewelsa) and large plastic retainer to hold it in, plus the dial rattled around when the plastic was plucked for the new battery. It still works, but I don't plan on buying a third, they are more of an Image company like MVMT. These two are still high in my rotation, but I'm happier with the used Citizen Ecosphere I put a NATO on for less.
I have to agree.
I have bought 2 AVI-8's.
I have bought the ACE of spades Automatic that I still love and still use.
But I also bought the AVI 8 Aviator Watch AV-4064-03 that was a big disaster.
The small second hand kept falling out every time you reset the Chrono. I told the watch repair guy to just leave the hand out in the end.
I am an EXPAT living in SE Asia so doing a return is very difficult if something is not right.
I still use the watch as a work watch but that was a big turn off.
I have a few of their watches- I like them. Just got the new Bell X-1 automatic in black & orange- a real looker, love it!
That is a damn good looking watch, I like 0 instead of 12, I wish I could see it with nato band or leather
@@michelemilanese2487 it should definitely be 0-11 and 12-23. a 24 makes no sense.
I put navy blue canvas strap from Barton Watch Bands on mine and it looks amazing.Though be careful removing the bracelet as the end links on mine were very sharp(razor sharp).
Nice looking watch. I love the "gritty" dial texture. The white numbers and indices look like they would be easy on my geezer eyes. I would probably whip it off the bracelet as soon as I got it and put it on a Zulu or Nato.
I've been going back and forth on these Avi-8 watches.. now it looks like I might need to get one. I'm liking it.
Imo if it has a 0 on top, it should have a 12 under it, not 24, all other numbers have the +12. Or the 0 should be 12, but I'd prefer 0 and 12 since 24 hours doesn't exist (0000-2359)
That microbrand has evolved for the better, its first watches have messy dials with many levels and they are too busy, but this piece I think is very beautiful
I own one. Verry nice watch. I agree about the bracelet, it can be better. Maybe on a nice leather strap it looks better and can be a little less expensif. I also think the anti glare is to blue, but the dail has blue in it so it dont bother me that much.Anyway i love the watch.
The pebble dial face with raised numbers looks great.
Good looking watch- I’m impressed, just the name is kinda cheesy to me.
I have the Black version (Edgar) for the red second hand with the coloured RAF (Red, white & Blue) bullseye... I love it!!!
(New subscriber from across the Pond) here in England!!
This one looks pretty good. My only reservation is that this company pumps out models like confetti at a party.
Did that bracelet have solid end links? how was the clasp and locking mechanism?
Love this watch, great dial and price ! It's a little too big for my 7 1/4 wrist..I'd definitely buy it at 41mm!👌❤
That's a great-looking Pilot's watch! I actually like the look of the bracelet but not sure if it had solid end links? Thank you Jory.
Right down to the bracelet links, this looks almost exactly like a circa 2002 Victorinox Swiss Army quartz watch I have. It was about $300 then. Beautiful hefty watch with a rock-hard sapphire crystal.
They have really stepped up their game. I got one of their quartz chronos years ago and while it was good looking it was pretty unremarkable. The last couple of years they have come out with some pretty cool looking pieces !!
Nice looking watch and love the dial design. A bit big perhaps as most of us won’t be wearing this over a thick pilot’s jacket or inside an aeroplane cockpit. 38-41mm would perhaps me more suitable for everyday use and average size wrists.
I really enjoy your Microbrand Monday segments.
After your review of this, I'm really looking forward to the delivery of mine this week. I ordered mine on July 6 with the Sydney (green) dial variant. I had signed up to receive updates from AVI-8 and received a 15% discount coupon; which I used when ordering it.😎👍
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I think they got this right. I own a couple of watches from their sister company, Spinnaker, and they are excellent as well. Same movement, decent build and enough of a twist on established high end designs to make them their own (spinnaker Dumas Vs Omega Ploprof anyone?). Love the micro brand series - keep it up..
It's great and the bulls eye on the second hand is a replica of the markings on the wings and body :)
what style of bracelet would this be
I love this watch!! I want the avi 8 over the Oris pro pilot. Great vid!!
Just bought my first Seiko it has blue fishbone hands gray mop dial and blue insert. It also has the 7002 movement in it pretty excited to get it in. Also excited to get my aquacy cave diver in with the abelone dial. Watch addiction is expensive ounce u get into it lol.
What is the power reserve for the watch?
How much is the water resistance?
You got it right! It is Flieger and not Flyger! Very cool watch
with different hands (probably syringe style) and a flat crown, perfect watch. I only see that type of crown in a more classy pilot watch
I have to say I really like this watch, only one thing is a deal breaker, no "12" sorry having a "0" at the 12 o'clock position is just weird
That's typical for a Pilots watch.
I really want to buy a AVI-8 but I keep seeing horrible reviews especially with quarts versions. The watches are really beautiful and I'm a pilot and aviation nut but still worried to try AVI-8. Hopefully, you can update any problems you have with that model but im sure the Seiko movement is fine though.
Hey T3. Is there a specific name for a dial texture like that? Sand paper dial? Love the show . Cheers
very nice big pilot 43 homage with good looking dial
Hi Jory, very nice review! I agree with your assessment of the AVI-8 Flyboy. It looks like a very nice watch which is constructed very well and it comes in at a very nice price point. While it’s not an Oris, it is an attractive Pilot’s watch which many people would be proud to wear. I think you found a ‘winner’ here. I am not familiar with the brand, but isn’t that somewhat the purpose of this video...to introduce us to new Microbrands? Well, you did a great job introducing the AVI-8 Flyboy to your subscribers. Kudos to you!!...Ed
This is a nice watch, its got a simple aesthetic and decent functions. Reminds me a lot of the old 40's-50's airline pilots would wear. the box it came in really sold it for me its not too gaudy or fancy its direct and simple.
Next brand I'm going for. I like Avi-8's origin story. This watch is a deal too. I'd like to see it on a leather strap.
Definitely a tasteful take on a pilot watch for a good price.
I don’t own one. But if I wanted a decent pilot watch for its price point. Wow
I know AVI-8 is British owned but where are they made?
I love Pilots watches.. unfortunately I do not have one but this has really opened my eyes to the AVI-8 brand. I had seen them on Amazon but was hesitant about buying one. Thank you so much for this review!! Since I'm really starting to get into aviation could you maybe make a video about a list of your recommendation of some budget GMT watches? Thanks again!
Anyone knows why it has 0 and 24 instead of one of those being 12? 🤔
@JaSolo Gaming thanks!
I like the concept (I love the 0) but there's one big issue. If you are going with 0-11 for your large outer numbers, then the inner ones need to be 12-23. As it is the hours progress 10, 11, 24, 13, 14, etc... The whole point of using 0 is military time, which doesn't use the 24XX hour, so why put 24 there? Why ruin such an awesome design?
Any plans to review Shinola??
Hi Jori, great review on the AVI-8. I would also recommend trying the Orient Star Outdoor watch as an everyday watch.
Have you done a knife collection video?
I think this is probably the best watch Avi-8 currently sells. Many of their watches are visually complex which for a statement piece or a collectible is fine. However, if you frequently look at it, their minimalist watch designs such as the Flyboy Engineer, Mustang, and Spitfire watches are good. My only major complaint is just they don't sell small watches. I recently picked up the Altimeter watch while it was on sale. It was taken off the site right afterward funny enough but it's still on Amazon. I have a 6.5" wrist and it is a bit large for me. I don't mind as it's a tiny bit smaller than my Timex Expedition. However, a Flieger triangle at the 12/0 with some lume would have been nice. Plus the strap is a bit thick for my taste but c'est la vie. Overall I think the brand is going towards a great direction if they keep up with the classic designs with the unique dials.
I have 4 AVI-8 watches. I like them alot!
Do you have a link for this watch Mr. Time Teller? I can't seem to find the exact one you have, with the metal bracelet.
AVI8 seem to do a great job making nice, affordable watches which enable those unable or unwilling to spend $$$$$$$$s to wear a good watch. A very solid brand which is a lot less common than the default Seiko, Casio, Orient, Citizen etc alternatives.
Liking the Leather Strap on your Oris Jory. Is it an after market...what Brand?
Their watches seem to be good value for money and I'm considering something similar or maybe a Spinnaker watch! Some of their watches can be a bit too fussy for my tastes I hope they release some more subtle versions! Cheers...
There is also the Momentum Fieldwalker. You can get it in quartz or an Auto for a very affordable price. They sell it as a field watch but the font setting screams pilot watch too. I got the Auto for $400 CDN on a sale so its afordable. The quartz version is a hundo or so less? And has a yellow second hand instead of red. It also has saphire as and option if you but from the manufacturer as well as a verity of strap and bracelet options.
Note I love the Avi-8 watches but for me the second you find one you like they tend to stop producing it. Their limited run strategy on some of their watches is agrivating and I refuse to pay more than MSRP.
I just ordered a Squale 1545 militare, a watch that has much praise in the TH-cam universe. I would love to see you review a Squale 1545 and maybe their 1545 gmt. I live in Venice, CA so maybe you can borrow mine for a review. 🤷🏻♂️
The bracelet, and to some degree the case shape as well is very similar to the Seiko Cocktail time.
Watch looks tidy at a reasonable price. Nice job AVI-8.
I'm really interested in the bronze case watch they have
I'm starting to get into watches and I'm considering a Citizen Eco-Drive with a leather band, an Invitca Pro Diver with a metal band and a Timex Expedition I'm not sure which to start off with I'm leaning towards the Timex and Citizen due to the leather bands over the metal Invitca I'm also looking at a Seiko Samurai as a more expensive option for when I feel more comfortable with handling a watch that isn't a $25 Target special
I ordered this watch last Friday. Excited to get it
I would be nice if they give you a discount code for your reviewers. We get 20% discount and you get a small fee for every purchase. Also AVI8 is part of a large group of companies, does it still be considered a micro brand?
Great review. Please review Orient Flieger gen 2 with blue dial as comparison. Thanks.
i just looked on their site and they have 3 dial colours, shame they didn't do it with a leather strap. i do really like it
I have never seen a watch with a 0 in place of 12. I like it.
Where did you find the Oris for 1200$?))
Nice homage to the IWC Mark XVII and XVIII. One of my favorites.
Love this affordable micro Pilot alternative. Great style and Lume. Wish it has just a little smaller lug to lug but it seems to curve well on your 7.5 wrist which is fortunately my wrist size 👍
Is there a reason that AVI-8 used a 0 instead of a 12? In my opinion, there should be a 12 and the 24 should be replaced with 0. The reason, twice a day the time is actually 12:00. It is never actually 24, but rather 0.
Jory, please give us the lug sizes in your reviews!
Dude, AV-8 is NOT a microbrand. It is owned by Solar Time and operated through Dartmouth Brands, a front they set up in London. They also own Spinnaker and a bunch of other "microbrands". They are a major watch and jewelry manufacture out of Hong Kong. Basically the exact opposite of a microbrand.
i just wish it was a bit smaller :(. i have small wrists so 41 mm without crown/ 45 mm lug-to-lug is the largest i can wear without my wrist being completely overshadowed.
4:55 a bunch of metal flying off the crown lol
When you pushed the crown back in something fell from what looked like between the crown and case.
The dial and especially the hands look very similar to the quartz Grayton Harrier.
It is quite nice for AVI8. I am intrigued by their square watch akin to a dial in a jet plane.
It's a nice looking watch but it doesn't have a screwdown crown! I bought a pilots watch off Amazon for 105.00... daywalker is tge brand name... Swiss c3 loom, sapphire crystal, screw down crown, 300 m water resistance, NH 35, stainless steel case and solid case back. This is a small micro brand company, and now you can buy this watch for a 145.00 with a pt5000 movement. I have had my watch for over a year and the quality is outstanding! I would put it up against even the best Swiss watch, and you can't beat the price...
Can you review one of the Yema watch like the flygraf or superman ?
I'm waiting to see which Micro brand you like best, but i really like this watch. I do have another question, I am looking to purchase my 1st (probably only) Rolex Submariner can you lead me to the best priced Submariner on the internet? or any ideas where I should look ?
Jory can you review the Tempest Commodore or the Tempest Carbon! Please!