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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsBell & Ross BR-X3 Night Vision

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Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490
BR-X3 Night Vision
Bell & RossBR-X3 Night Vision
MSRP $15,012

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
BR-X3 Night Vision41mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
BR-X3 Night Vision70 hoursh
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
BR-X3 Night Vision100m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
BR-X3 Night Vision$15,012

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
13.3mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
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.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
$15,012

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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 Night Vision

The Bell & Ross BR-X3 Night Vision's 41mm LUM-CAMO case, a composite of carbon fiber and luminous resin, glows subtly in low light, particularly around edges and screws. Its green-tinted sapphire crystal and extensive Super-LumiNova X2 lume create a dramatic, sci-fi control panel effect. The case design blends aviation, tactical, and futuristic elements with bright green lume and a layered dial. The BR-X3 Night Vision features a LUM-CAMO composite case that is black with green inclusions during the day and glows at night, with photoluminescent green rubber cylinders and a PVD-coated titanium middle case. On balance, owners and reviewers highlight the Bell & Ross BR-X3 Night Vision's dramatic, glowing aesthetic as its primary appeal.

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