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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsSternglas Kanton

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Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490
Kanton
SternglasKanton
MSRP $971
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.

Sternglas Kanton

The Sternglas Kanton is praised for its refined Bauhaus-inspired design, featuring a silver-plated dial and luminous hands and dots for excellent legibility. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable 39mm case size, measuring 10mm thick, and the visible STP 1-11 automatic movement through a sapphire crystal case back. Accuracy figures vary, with one source noting +15 seconds per day, while another suggests improved accuracy over previous models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Kanton highly for its blend of Bauhaus design and Swiss precision at an affordable price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
Kanton39mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
Kanton38h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
Kanton50m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
Kanton$971

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
WOOLSTON

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$971
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