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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsPhoibos Apollo

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Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490
Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
Apollo39mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
Apollo40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
Apollo200m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
Apollo$460

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
WOOLSTON
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$460

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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.

Phoibos Apollo

The Phoibos Apollo is widely praised for its unique design, outstanding lume, and lightweight titanium build, with owners highlighting its comfortable 41mm wearability and value powered by a Miyota 9015 movement. Some find the "rocket" hand design hinders quick time-telling, and the bracelet does not taper. A few owners consider its price point high relative to other titanium and bronze offerings. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Apollo highly for its distinctive aesthetic and excellent lume at the price.

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