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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying AcevsNOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver

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Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace
MSRP $330
Orion 38 silver
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 38 silver
MSRP $3,060

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace
Orion 38 silver38mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace40h
Orion 38 silver43 hoursh
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace50m
Orion 38 silver30m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace$330
Orion 38 silver$3,060

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
38mm
Thickness
14.4mm
7.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
48mm
Lug Width
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Silver
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Alpha | manual
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
43 hoursh
Jewels
25
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$330
$3,060

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver

The NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver is widely praised for its elegant Bauhaus design and harmonious dial proportions, offering exceptional value. Reviewers highlight its lens-shaped casing and flow-formed lugs as key design elements. Some owners find the 38mm size wears larger than expected due to its all-dial appearance, while others consider it versatile for both formal and casual occasions. A potential readability issue is noted with the silver indexes and hands in dim light compared to other variants. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver highly for its clean design and value proposition.

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