Which is cheaper, the AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace or the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch?

At MSRP the AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace is the cheaper of the two at $330, against $650 for the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch — a $320 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace or the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch?

The AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch.

What movement does the AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace run compared to the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch?

The AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace runs a automatic caliber, while the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch runs a quartz (Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)).

Side by side

AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying AcevsMarathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace

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MSRP $330

Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch

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MSRP $650

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace—

GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch36mm

Power Reserve

Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace40h

GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch40h

Water Resistance

Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace50m

GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch30m

MSRP

Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace$330

GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch$650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Blue

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$330

$650

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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.

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Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch

Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch owners praise its tritium tubes, Mil-spec designation, and scratch-resistant case finish, with some finding the 36mm size practical for field use. However, some owners criticize its perceived overpriced nature, thick case, and squared-off lugs, while others point to the composite case material, 30m water resistance, and unbranded movement as drawbacks. On balance, owners are divided on the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch, with opinions split on its value and design features.

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