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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsTraska Freediver Arctic

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Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490
Freediver Arctic
TraskaFreediver Arctic
MSRP $735

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
Freediver Arctic40mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
Freediver Arctic42h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
Freediver Arctic200m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
Freediver Arctic$735

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
WOOLSTON
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9039
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$735

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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.

Traska Freediver Arctic

Owners widely praise the Traska Freediver Arctic for its pleasing design and excellent value, with particular commendation for its bracelet featuring hardening and micro-adjustments, which some find superior to those on higher-priced watches. The 48mm lug-to-lug dimension is considered wearable, even on smaller wrists, due to the bracelet's female endlinks and the newer generation's taper. Owners are split on the bracelet's comfort, with some finding it sharp and preferring alternative straps, while others find it comfortable. Some owners note mismatched lume on the hands and dial markers. Overall, owners rate the Traska Freediver Arctic highly for its aesthetic appeal and feature set at its price point.

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