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AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 AutomaticvsZelos Eagle 2

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Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
MSRP $400
Eagle 2
ZelosEagle 2
MSRP $899

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic42mm
Eagle 239mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic40h
Eagle 240h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic50m
Eagle 2100m
MSRP
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic$400
Eagle 2$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Sky Gauge
Anthracite

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$400
$899

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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.

Zelos Eagle 2

Owners widely praise the Zelos Eagle 2's unique meteorite dial and titanium case, with one owner describing it as a "work of art" featuring a fully lumed dial and a scratch-resistant 1,200 Vickers hardness-coated case. The LaJoux Perret G100Soigne movement provides a 68-hour power reserve. Some owners, however, find the dial layout "ugly" and the font thick, while others note minor QC issues like misaligned markers. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Eagle 2 highly for its distinctive meteorite dial and titanium construction at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's compact size is a notable strength, with a 39mm diameter case and 11mm thickness making it suitable for a pilot's watch. A potential weakness is the lug-to-lug fit, which may be too large for smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the bezel, with one reviewer highlighting the Cerakote finish as a standout feature, while another mentions the watch's bezel in passing without comment.

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