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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsLorier Hydra SIII

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Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490
Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
Hydra SIII39mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
Hydra SIII40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
Hydra SIII200m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
Hydra SIII$699

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
WOOLSTON
Blue

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$699

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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.

Lorier Hydra SIII

Owners and reviewers praise the Lorier Hydra SIII for its value, GMT functionality via the Miyota 9075 movement, and classic travel-diver aesthetics. Some reviewers note the finishing is simple or a tad rough around the edges, while others find it good for the price. Accuracy figures range from +7 to +8.5 seconds per day. The domed Hesalite crystal may exhibit distortion. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Lorier Hydra SIII highly for its feature set and value proposition in a travel-diver format.

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