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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsZelos Great White 43

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Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490
Great White 43
ZelosGreat White 43
MSRP $599

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
Great White 4343mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
Great White 4340h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
Great White 43300m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
Great White 43$599

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
WOOLSTON
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$599

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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.

Zelos Great White 43

Owners widely praise the Zelos Great White 43's "unbelievable" and "amazing" lume, particularly on the carbon and Frost variants. The Miyota 9015 movement and 300m water resistance are noted features. Some owners find the 43mm size large, while others report it wears well. Opinions are divided on colorways, with some disappointed by the absence of a "Nebula" option and others finding the "Arctic" version striking. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Great White 43 highly for its exceptional lume and robust specifications at the price point.

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