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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsZelos Spearfish 3

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Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490
Spearfish 3
ZelosSpearfish 3
MSRP $749

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
Spearfish 340mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
Spearfish 340h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
Spearfish 3200m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
Spearfish 3$749

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
WOOLSTON
Diver - Forged Carbon

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$749

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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 Spearfish 3

The Zelos Spearfish 3 is widely praised for its exceptional finishing, with razor-sharp polish and flawless brushed transitions that owners feel exceed its price point. The 40mm case is noted for its wearability, and the La Joux-Perret G100 movement offers a 68-hour power reserve, with reported accuracy averaging +2.6 seconds per day. Reviewers highlight the exceptionally smooth bi-directional bezel and a tool-less micro-adjustment clasp described as best-in-class among microbrands. The sapphire sandwich construction and lumed bezel are also cited as desirable features. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Spearfish 3 highly for its outstanding finishing and value at its price point.

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