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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying AcevsBell & Ross BR-X5 Iridescent

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Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace
MSRP $330
BR-X5 Iridescent
Bell & RossBR-X5 Iridescent
MSRP $9,709

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace
BR-X5 Iridescent41mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace40h
BR-X5 Iridescent70 hoursh
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace50m
BR-X5 Iridescent100m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace$330
BR-X5 Iridescent$9,709

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
41mm
Thickness
14.4mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Blue
White
Indices
Applied
Applied indices
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.323
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
70 hoursh
Jewels
25
Complications
None
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Power Reserve Indicator

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$330
$9,709

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What people say

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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace

Owners widely praise the AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace for its tasteful integration of Snoopy themes, which allows it to retain a serious pilot watch aesthetic while offering nostalgic character. The case build quality and finishing are considered excellent for the price, with subtle dial details that reward closer inspection. The 50-meter water resistance is noted as a technical detail, considered acceptable for the watch's style and purpose. Overall, owners rate the AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace highly for its restrained Snoopy integration and excellent build quality at the price point.

Bell & Ross BR-X5 Iridescent

The Bell & Ross BR-X5 Iridescent is praised for its vibrant, color-shifting dial that moves between blue, green, and violet hues, achieved through layered PVD coatings over a sunburst texture. Reviewers note the 41mm stainless steel case has a mix of polished and brushed finishes. The BR-CAL.323 automatic movement, manufactured by Kenissi, is COSC-certified and offers a 70-hour power reserve. Some owners find the dial's "epic summer vibe" a bit too flashy and express concern about long-term appeal, with the watch priced at $8,400 on a bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the striking iridescent dial as the Bell & Ross BR-X5 Iridescent's defining feature.

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