Avi-8

Is Avi-8 a good brand to purchase?

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Based on what criteria?

Value?

Design?

Provenance?

Variety of Models?

Quality?

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foghorn

Based on what criteria?

Value?

Design?

Provenance?

Variety of Models?

Quality?

Value and design.

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Same ownership as Spinnaker. They do not cost a lot of money, often have coupons to make them even cheaper. Aesthetics is a personal thing.

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AllTheWatches

Same ownership as Spinnaker. They do not cost a lot of money, often have coupons to make them even cheaper. Aesthetics is a personal thing.

Love the profile picture bro.

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I like their flyboy sector.

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I like Avi-8. Some of there designs are a bit over the top but they have some nice classic looking watches.

This is the one I have.

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ryan04

Love the profile picture bro.

Thanks. If it helps, I’ve had a chance to meet the folks who run it, very nice people with a passion behind what they do.

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Their designs are not my cup of tea, but they're under the same company as Spinnaker so I guess they're alright?

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The name is so cheesy. A play on words?

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I have not handled one so I do not know of their quality but I admire their originality in design.

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I’ve got one that’s not getting much wrist time and I’m thinking of selling it so it can go to a more deserving home. If it’s up your alley send me a msg. Don’t think it has a scratch on it and happy to do a deal for a fellow cruncher.

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I have one of their Tuskegee Airman tributes. It’s the most economical watch in my collection yet I wear it often. It is well designed, easy to read, a great size with short lugs, has an amazing rotating bezel and comfortable strap and an interesting mecaquartz movement. And the brightest and longest lasting lume in my entire collection except for my GMT Master Ii. At a price point of $159 how can you go wrong?

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AussieWatchGuy

I’ve got one that’s not getting much wrist time and I’m thinking of selling it so it can go to a more deserving home. If it’s up your alley send me a msg. Don’t think it has a scratch on it and happy to do a deal for a fellow cruncher.

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Thank you for the offer, beautiful watch however not the one I am looking for unfortunately mate.

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the_sybarite

I have one of their Tuskegee Airman tributes. It’s the most economical watch in my collection yet I wear it often. It is well designed, easy to read, a great size with short lugs, has an amazing rotating bezel and comfortable strap and an interesting mecaquartz movement. And the brightest and longest lasting lume in my entire collection except for my GMT Master Ii. At a price point of $159 how can you go wrong?

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Stunning watch!

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I voted yes, but it really depends on how you define “good.” The watches seem to be decently made and spec’d, but they aren’t a premium brand.

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I quite like their watches I just wish they came in a smaller size

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I have two Avi-8 watches - a Ace of Spades automatic and a Royal British Legion. For what you are paying they are great watches, if you are on board with the designs. My biggest problems with them are the movements that they use which are rarely worth talking about, but I like their designs. Finishing is about what you would expect at the price and they are a step above most Ali watches, etc.

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Toooooooooo biggggg

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I have 1 AV-8, it’s ok but probably wouldn’t buy another..

They are mostly BIG sizes too but this is 40mm so I wanted to try one and I quite like the design which can’t be said for many as cluttered is an understatement 🤣

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It's got 'leetspeak' on the dial. A non starter.

Go for a brand with a real aviation history if that's your interest.