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AVI-8 Timepieces Admiral Black Steel vs AVI-8 Timepieces Rose
The Sensei's verdict
Admiral Black Steel 1—1 Rose
The Admiral Black Steel takes the Sensei's nod on score (6.0 to 5.5), while the Rose is the value play at $169 ($121 less), and the Rose wears smaller at 42 mm. Tighter budget → the Rose; otherwise the Admiral Black Steel is the pick.
Verdict & value
6.0+0.5
Sensei Score
5.5
$290
Price
$121 less$169
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Originality
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Movement
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Calibre
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Tier
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Power reserve
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Case & on the wrist
44 mm
Diameter
42 mm
52.5 mm
Lug-to-lug
48 mm
13.5 mm
Thickness
13.5 mm
5 m
Water resistance
5 m
stainless steel
Case material
Stainless Steel
Dial, crystal & details
black
Dial
Black
Mineral
Crystal
Mineral
Yes (Swiss Newlite)
Lume
Yes (Swiss Super Luminous)