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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsDan Henry 1970

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Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490
1970
Dan Henry1970
MSRP $310

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
197040mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
197040h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
1970200m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
1970$310

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
WOOLSTON
Orange

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$310

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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.

Dan Henry 1970

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1970 for its striking looks, particularly the art deco hands and fantastic crystal. The 44mm size is noted as a drawback for wrists under 7 inches, and one owner reported strap change marks inside the lugs and a small mark on the clasp. The watch features a 41-hour power reserve and 200-meter water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1970 highly for its distinctive vintage-inspired design and value at $295.

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