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AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 AutomaticvsVaer Design Navy Solar

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Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
MSRP $400
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic42mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic40h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic50m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic$400
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Sky Gauge
Navy

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$400
$299

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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.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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