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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsMaen Manhattan 40

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Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490
Manhattan 40
MaenManhattan 40
MSRP $799

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
Manhattan 4040mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
Manhattan 4040h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
Manhattan 40100m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
Manhattan 40$799

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
WOOLSTON
M3.1.1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$799

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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.

Maen Manhattan 40

Owners appreciate the Maen Manhattan 40's thin case and unique dial, with some finding its proportions too large for smaller wrists. One owner noted a snagging crown and difficult winding action. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +18s/d to +24s/d on the 37mm version, while another owner of the 40mm model did not specify accuracy. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Maen Manhattan 40 to be a good value, with its thinness and dial finishing being key strengths.

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