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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsBell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel

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Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490
BR-X3 Blue Steel
Bell & RossBR-X3 Blue Steel
MSRP $7,992

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Sport
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
13.3mm
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
White
Indices
Applied
Applied indices
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.323
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
70 hoursh
Jewels
25
Complications
None
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Power Reserve Indicator

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$7,992

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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-X3 Blue Steel

The Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel is noted for its integration of the Kenissi movement into the BR-03 case, featuring a layered dial with a reoriented power reserve indicator. Owners find the lume bright, though less so in person than in images, and appreciate the comfort and unique dial variations, viewing it as an experimental piece. Reviewers note the three-date window is less clear than a single date display and find the blue dial's shininess excessive.

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