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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

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Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490
A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
A perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
A perfectly useless afternoon$195

Full specifications

Case

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

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
WOOLSTON
Standard

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$195

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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.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon is widely praised for its creative, fun, and original design, with reviewers and owners alike highlighting its vibrant colors and ability to serve as a conversation starter. The watch is considered well-made for its price, featuring a unique aesthetic where a figure's leg indicates the hour and a rubber duck shows the minutes. Some owners report the blue nylon strap can be small in diameter. One reviewer noted the Milanese bracelet was too shiny and opted to brush it and the lugs for a more subdued look. The mechanical variant uses an STP1-11 automatic movement with a 44-hour power reserve and acceptable accuracy, while the quartz variant features a unique dial design with hour markers integrated into the watery visual. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon highly for its imaginative design and good value.

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