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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsSpinnaker Wreck Automatic

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Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490
Wreck Automatic
SpinnakerWreck Automatic
MSRP $189

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
Wreck Automatic44mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
Wreck Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
Wreck Automatic200m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
Wreck Automatic$189

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
WOOLSTON
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$189

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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.

Spinnaker Wreck Automatic

The Spinnaker Wreck Automatic is widely praised for its exceptional value, featuring a distressed finish on its aluminum bezel and etched dial. Owners consistently highlight the excellent bezel and crown action, with one owner noting it surpasses that of many higher-end watches. The 43mm steel case is water-resistant to 100 meters and houses a Seiko NH-35 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic highly for its impressive build quality and tactile feel at its price point.

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