AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 AutomaticvsFears Alliance 01 (Burgundy)

Owners praise the AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic for its compelling designs and striking color schemes, with one owner noting the brand consistently prompts purchases. The $450 price point is considered good value, and the watch features a comfortable brown leather strap. However, the included NATO strap feels cheap and is too long for a 7" wrist. One owner reported inaccurate seconds hand movement, and the 15mm thick bronze case is noted as slightly thicker than expected. Overall, owners rate the AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic highly for its unique designs and value at the price point, despite some minor strap and case thickness observations.

Owners widely praise the Fears Alliance 01 (Burgundy) for its rich burgundy dial, which is seen as versatile with other colors and gold tones, and its tasteful jumping hour complication. The 40.5mm cushion case is noted for its wearability and 100m water resistance, and the watch is appreciated for its special, limited UK collaboration story. Some owners consider the $4,000 price point for a Sellita movement with a 38-hour power reserve and 13mm thickness a downside, with general sentiment suggesting Fears watches can be overpriced and some finding the finishing rough for the cost. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Fears Alliance 01 (Burgundy) for its unique jumping hour complication and British story, despite price and finishing concerns.