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AV86 1926 Automatic
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AV86 · 1926 At'sea

AV86 1926 Automatic

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$599Sold out

Case

Diameter
39mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
200m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Dial colour
Green Sunray

Movement

Type
Automatic

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
standard
Bezel
rotating_unidirectional
Bracelet
metal_oyster

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6 colorways

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Owners widely report excellent case, bezel, and bracelet finishing, with one owner finding it comparable to higher-end brands. Accuracy is reported at -4 seconds per day, exceeding that of more expensive automatic watches. Some in the community consider Avi-8 watches to be fashion watches, suggesting better quality alternatives exist for the price, though aesthetic appeal remains a primary driver for purchase. Overall, owners rate the AV86 1926 Automatic highly for its exceptional finishing and surprising accuracy at its price point.

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