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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsZelos Spearfish GMT

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Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490
Spearfish GMT
ZelosSpearfish GMT
MSRP $999

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
Spearfish GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
Spearfish GMT40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
Spearfish GMT200m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
Spearfish GMT$999

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
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
Frost

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$999

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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 GMT

The Zelos Spearfish GMT is widely praised for its exceptional value, with reviewers highlighting its superb finishing, flawless machining, and a tool-less micro-adjustment clasp that exceeds its price point. It features a La Joux-Perret G100 movement with a 68-hour power reserve, achieving an average accuracy of +2.6 seconds per day, or a Miyota 9075 movement offering flier-style GMT functionality. The 40mm case and bidirectional 48-click ceramic bezel are well-executed, though one reviewer noted a minor compromise in the end link fit. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Spearfish GMT highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition.

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