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AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 AutomaticvsWilliam Wood Beacon

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Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
MSRP $400
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic42mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic40h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic50m
Beacon50m
MSRP
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic$400
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Sky Gauge
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 762
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$400
$495

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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.

William Wood Beacon

The William Wood Beacon is praised for its bold flavors, particularly its prominent oak and rye influence, with tasting notes of candied orange peel, dried apricots, and baking spices, and a long, full finish. Some find its oak-forward profile overwhelming and its MSRP of $300 unreasonable. Overall, owners rate the William Wood Beacon highly for its bold flavors and character, with one owner awarding it a score of 9.4/10.

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