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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsBell & Ross BR-03 White Steel & Gold

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Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490
BR-03 White Steel & Gold
Bell & RossBR-03 White Steel & Gold
MSRP $7,549

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
BR-03 White Steel & Gold41mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
BR-03 White Steel & Gold54 hoursh
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
BR-03 White Steel & Gold100m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
BR-03 White Steel & Gold$7,549

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
9.4mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Rose Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
WOOLSTON
Silver
Indices
Applied
Applied indices
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.302-1
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
54 hoursh
Jewels
25
Complications
None
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$7,549

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What people say

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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic

Owners praise the AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic for its dial depth created by elevated numerals, a deeply signed buckle, and detailed case sides. The watch is also noted for being practically mark-free with no dings found, and comes with a barely worn brown leather AVI-8 OEM strap. On balance, owners rate the AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic highly for its detailed finishing and pristine condition.

Bell & Ross BR-03 White Steel & Gold

The Bell & Ross BR-03 White Steel & Gold is noted for its dressier interpretation of the brand's square design, featuring a 41mm or 42mm steel case with an 18k rose gold bezel and crown, and an opaline white dial with rose gold accents. Reviewers highlight its slimmer profile, with case thickness reported at 9.65mm and 41mm or 42mm diameter, making it wearable while retaining the signature chunky quirkiness. The BR-CAL.302-1 automatic movement offers a power reserve of 54 to 56 hours. Some find the blue hands on the dial to be a miss, and at its price point, some wish for COSC certification. Overall, reviewers praise the Bell & Ross BR-03 White Steel & Gold for its striking good looks and improved wearability due to its reduced dimensions.

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