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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsGruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date

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Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490
Field III GMT Date
Gruppo GammaField III GMT Date
MSRP $459

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
Field III GMT Date40mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
Field III GMT Date41h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
Field III GMT Date200m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
Field III GMT Date$459

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko Instruments NH38A
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$459

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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.

Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date

Owners widely praise the Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date for its awesome looks, quality, and good value. The watch features a 40mm brushed 316L stainless steel case, box sapphire crystal, and 200m water resistance, powered by a Seiko NH34A movement. Some reviewers note the NH34A movement's accuracy can range from -20~+40 seconds per day, though one reviewer reported +5 seconds per day with a regulated movement. The dial's dense layout with Arabic numerals can be overwhelming for some, and one owner found the size unsuitable for smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date highly for its impressive finishing and toolish design at its price point.

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