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AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 AutomaticvsWilliam Wood Fire Watch

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Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
MSRP $400
Fire Watch
William WoodFire Watch
MSRP $995

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic42mm
Fire Watch41mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic40h
Fire Watch40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic50m
Fire Watch100m
MSRP
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic$400
Fire Watch$995

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Sky Gauge
Steel

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$400
$995

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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 Fire Watch

William Wood Fire Watch owners praise its conversational value and attractive design, noting its fun graphics and comfortable straps. Reviewers highlight the unique British fire exit sign inspiration and playful details. However, the small day and date indicators are difficult to read, and one owner points out that the day wheel windows do not align to show seven days. The William Wood Fire Watch is priced at $1,903 USD and uses a Sellita SW220 automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the William Wood Fire Watch highly for its unique design and conversational appeal at its price point.

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