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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsCitizen Tsuyosa Automatic

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Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490
Tsuyosa Automatic
CitizenTsuyosa Automatic
MSRP $356

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
Tsuyosa Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
Tsuyosa Automatic42h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
Tsuyosa Automatic50m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
Tsuyosa Automatic$356

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Sport
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
9.1mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
WOOLSTON
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
8210
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$356

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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.

Citizen Tsuyosa Automatic

The Citizen Tsuyosa Automatic is widely praised for its exceptional value, with reviewers and owners alike highlighting its Japanese construction quality and impressive fit and finish for the price. Enthusiasts appreciate its versatile design and fun dial colors, while reviewers note its retro feel and emulation of vintage dress watches. The watch is powered by Citizen's caliber 8322 movement, offering a 60-hour power reserve. Criticisms include a cyclops date magnifier that some find undesirable, a bracelet that can be noisy and lacks significant tapering, and a 40mm case that wears large due to its thickness and broad lugs. One owner also found the 4 o'clock crown fiddly for winding. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Tsuyosa Automatic highly for its incredible bargain price and well-executed design.

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