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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsChristopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow

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Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490
Twelve X Black Shadow
Christopher WardTwelve X Black Shadow
MSRP $5,715

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
Twelve X Black Shadow44.5mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
Twelve X Black Shadow120h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
Twelve X Black Shadow100m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
Twelve X Black Shadow$5,715

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Skeleton
Diameter
42mm
44.5mm
Thickness
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
25mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
WOOLSTON
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CW-001
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
120h
Jewels
25
31
Complications
None
Moonphase

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$5,715

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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 Twelve X Black Shadow

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow for its exceptional titanium finishing, dynamic case design, and skeletonized COSC-certified SH21 movement with a 120-hour power reserve. Some owners note sharp edges on bracelet links and unfinished interior clasp surfaces, while reviewers mention legibility issues common to skeletonized watches and a thickness of 12.3mm making it feel chunkier than other models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward Twelve X Black Shadow highly for its impressive in-house movement and titanium finishing at its price point.

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