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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsChristopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Lumière

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Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490
C1 Bel Canto Lumière
Christopher WardC1 Bel Canto Lumière
MSRP $5,340

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
C1 Bel Canto Lumière48mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
C1 Bel Canto Lumière38h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
C1 Bel Canto Lumière30m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
C1 Bel Canto Lumière$5,340

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Skeleton
Diameter
42mm
48mm
Thickness
13.65mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
WOOLSTON
Neon
Lume
None
SLN C1 X1 BL / GL

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
29
Complications
None
Moonphase

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$5,340

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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.

Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Lumière

The Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Lumière is praised for its luminous display, with reviewers highlighting the Super-LumiNova on the base dial, the Globolight ring on the smoked sapphire sub-dial, and Globolight tips on the hands, creating a significant glow at night. The Grade 5 titanium case is noted as lightweight and comfortable, especially with the well-designed clasp on the luminous strap. Overall, reviewers find the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Lumière to be a luminous and comfortable watch, with its glowing features enhancing legibility and nighttime appeal.

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