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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying AcevsMarathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

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Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace
MSRP $330
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonGSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $2,100

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic41mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace40h
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace50m
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace$330
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$2,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
41mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Anthracite

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$330
$2,100

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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.

Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

The Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic is widely praised for its legibility, comfort, and exceptional tritium illumination, with reviewers highlighting its utilitarian, military-equipment feel and a 41mm case size considered ideal. Owners appreciate its grippy bezel and the 300 meters of water resistance provided by the screw-down crown, deeming it a solid value for a Swiss-made tool watch. Some owners report quality control issues, with one user needing to warranty two watches, and another notes the GSAR wears taller than other models, leading to occasional bumping. The reliable ETA 2824-A2 movement is a consistent feature. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic highly for its bright tritium lume and robust, no-nonsense tool watch design.

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