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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsHenry Archer Vesterhav 38

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Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490
Vesterhav 38
Henry ArcherVesterhav 38
MSRP $4,599

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
Vesterhav 3838mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
Vesterhav 3840h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
Vesterhav 38200m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
Vesterhav 38$4,599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
10.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
WOOLSTON
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9019

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$4,599

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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.

Henry Archer Vesterhav 38

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 for its superb finishing, striking mother-of-pearl and other dials, and thin profile, with some calling it the best Henry Archer model and exceptional value under $500. The bracelet quality is noted as outstanding for a microbrand, and dimensions are considered perfect for smaller wrists. One owner notes it is an "Asian branded watch" with implied low resale value. Overall, owners rate the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 highly for its striking dials and superb finishing at its price point.

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