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AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 AutomaticvsHamilton American Classic PSR Digital Quartz

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Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
MSRP $400
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz
HamiltonAmerican Classic PSR Digital Quartz
MSRP $1,225

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic42mm
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz41mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic40h
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic50m
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz100m
MSRP
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic$400
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz$1,225

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
24mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Sky Gauge
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-10e
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$400
$1,225

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What people say

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AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic

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.

Hamilton American Classic PSR Digital Quartz

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic PSR Digital Quartz for its cool retro-futuristic design and historical reissue status, with many finding it comfortable for all-day wear on its tapering bracelet. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its exceptional accuracy, with figures ranging from +/- zero seconds per day to -0.5 to +0.7 seconds per day. The watch features a hybrid dual display with LCD and OLED technology, a sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance, with battery life estimated at three to five years. Some owners note sharp edges on the clasp buttons and a lack of micro-adjustments on the butterfly clasp, while others find the red LCD dim outdoors and the display activation delayed, requiring a button press to see the time in the dark. The price is considered accessible by some for its unique character and heritage, though others find it expensive for a quartz digital watch.

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