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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsHalios Seaforth IV

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Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490
Seaforth IV
HaliosSeaforth IV
MSRP $765

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
Seaforth IV40mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
Seaforth IV40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
Seaforth IV200m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
Seaforth IV$765

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire (double-domed)
Dial Color
WOOLSTON
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-2

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$765

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Halios Seaforth IV

Owners widely praise the Halios Sunburst Blue for its perfect 40mm size, stunning sunburst dial, and excellent lume, with one owner calling it Halios's best effort and a potential "Omega AT killer." The ETA 2824 movement is noted as running smoothly, and the watch is considered a great value with strong resale. Some owners desire larger sizes or different dial colors, and one reviewer found the Sinn 556i more versatile. The sapphire bezel is described as tall and flat, which is a point of contention for some. Overall, owners rate the Halios Sunburst Blue highly for its design, size, and value.

From video reviewers

The sunburst blue dial is a standout feature. Limited water resistance is a shared concern.

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