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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsZelos Helica Moonphase

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Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490
Helica Moonphase
ZelosHelica Moonphase
MSRP $1,049

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
Helica Moonphase39mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
Helica Moonphase40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
Helica Moonphase100m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
Helica Moonphase$1,049

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Moonphase
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
WOOLSTON
Meteorite

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW288 Moonphase

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$1,049

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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 Helica Moonphase

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helica Moonphase for its gorgeous aventurine dial, unique industrial-dress aesthetic, and comfortable wearability, with one owner calling it spectacular and another their favorite Zelos. The moonphase complication is frequently highlighted as beautiful, though some find the double moon distracting or the dial cluttered. A manual-wind movement combined with a screw-down crown is noted as a drawback by some, requiring adjustment and potentially feeling fragile when fully wound, while one owner reports a 43-hour power reserve. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Helica Moonphase highly for its stunning aventurine dial and unique design at its price point.

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