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AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 AutomaticvsSpinnaker Hull Commander

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Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
MSRP $400
Hull Commander
SpinnakerHull Commander
MSRP $520

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic42mm
Hull Commander42mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic40h
Hull Commander40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic50m
Hull Commander300m
MSRP
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic$400
Hull Commander$520

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Thickness
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Sky Gauge
TIGER EYE

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$400
$520

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Spinnaker Hull Commander

The Spinnaker Hull Commander is widely praised by owners for its excellent build quality and finishing relative to its sub-$200 price point. Some owners note that watches in the Hull line can be thick. One owner flags that the big date complication on the Chronograph variant is partially obscured by the chronograph hand, and the included leather strap is unsuitable for a 100M water-resistant watch. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull Commander highly for its exceptional value and robust construction at its price.

From video reviewers

The unique, naturally patterned dial is a significant aesthetic draw. The 42mm case diameter and 50mm lug-to-lug measurement may be large for smaller wrists.

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