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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsBell & Ross BR-05 Diamond

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Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490
BR-05 Diamond
Bell & RossBR-05 Diamond
MSRP $24,829

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
BR-05 Diamond40mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
BR-05 Diamond
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
BR-05 Diamond100m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
BR-05 Diamond$24,829

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
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
Black
Indices
Applied
Applied indices
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.321
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
None
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$24,829

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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-05 Diamond

Owners widely praise the Bell & Ross BR-05 Diamond's design and build quality, noting its comfortable wearability and a less derivative appearance in person. The contrast between brushed and polished finishes, along with the blue sunray dial, contributes to its appeal as a versatile integrated steel sports watch. Some owners, however, find the crown to be a bit fussy and criticize the high price relative to the SW300-1 movement. On balance, owners rate the Bell & Ross BR-05 Diamond highly for its striking design and versatile wearability.

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