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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsMarathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto

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Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto
MSRP $1,400

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto41mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto60m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto$1,400

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
60m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
WOOLSTON
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$1,400

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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.

Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto

The Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto is praised for its durable construction, featuring a sandblasted steel case with improved lugs, a bi-directional bezel with excellent action, and 100m water resistance. Owners appreciate the constant visibility provided by self-illuminating tritium gas tubes and the precision of its ETA F06.412 quartz movement, which offers accuracy to about 10 seconds per year. The watch includes a GMT bezel for dual timekeeping and a synthetic sapphire crystal. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto highly for its robust tool-watch design and reliable tritium illumination.

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