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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying AcevsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace
MSRP $330
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace40h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace50m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace$330
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
40mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$330
$329

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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.

Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its robust build, bright C3 SuperLuminova lume, and solar charging capabilities, with one owner preferring its greater water resistance. Some owners report issues with hand alignment and second hand accuracy, though Vaer's customer service is noted for responsiveness with exchanges or refunds. One owner mentioned spring bar holes being close to the edge, a point of QC discussion. On balance, owners appreciate the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its solar charging and robust build, despite occasional reports of minor alignment issues.

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