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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying AcevsFerro Distinct 3

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Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace
MSRP $330
Distinct 3
FerroDistinct 3
MSRP $455

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace
Distinct 348mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace40h
Distinct 340h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace50m
Distinct 350m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace$330
Distinct 3$455

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
48mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Orange

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$330
$455

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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.

Ferro Distinct 3

Owners widely praise the Ferro Distinct 3 for its improved screw-down crown and centered date complication. However, some find the watch too large, and one owner dislikes the dial for being busy, though the necessity of outer markers for single-hand legibility is noted. The flat sapphire crystal lacks anti-reflective coating, and the dial has no lume. One owner received an NH35A movement instead of the advertised Miyota 9015. Overall, owners appreciate the functional improvements and specific design choices of the Ferro Distinct 3, despite some concerns about size and dial clarity.

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