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AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Finding alternatives to

AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic

39 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
42mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Pilot
MSRP
$400
The short answer

The closest alternative to the AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic is the Glycine Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0567 ($700) — common cross-shop and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Swatch Sistem51 Hodinkee Generation at $170 (vs $400 for the Spitfire Type 300 Automatic) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Islander Aviator Automatic Watch with Leather Strap and an Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal #ISL-14 is the standout microbrand take — pilot and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chrono ($2,445) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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39 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Islander Islander Aviator Automatic Watch with Leather Strap and an Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal #ISL-14
Islandermicro
Under $50

Islander Aviator Automatic Watch with Leather Strap and an Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal #ISL-14

42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$299MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Zelos Eagle 2
Zelosmicro

Eagle 2

5 variantsEagle
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$899MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Santurce Guaraguao Time Only — Automatic Pilot Watch
Santurcemicro

Guaraguao Time Only — Automatic Pilot Watch

42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$899MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Archimede Watches Pilot Chronograph
Archimede Watchesmicro

Pilot Chronograph

4 variantsSeries
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,183MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
CWC Valjoux 7733 Pilot Chronograph Limited Edition Watch
CWCmicro
Cabot Chronograph

Valjoux 7733 Pilot Chronograph Limited Edition Watch

40mm·Manual
$4,163MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Archimede Watches Pilot Chronograph
Archimede Watchesmicro

Pilot Chronograph

2 variantsSeries
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Archimede Watches Pilot 42
Archimede Watchesmicro

Pilot 42

5 variantsSeries
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,115MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton
Spinnakermicro

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

4 variantsCroft
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$425MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Farer PILOT SERIES II
Farermicro

PILOT SERIES II

3 variantsPILOT SERIES II
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,350MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
CWC 6BB-WR
CWCmicro
Cabot Chronograph

6BB-WR

3 variants6BB-WR
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,875MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Jack Mason Pursuit Pilot
Jack Masonmicro

Pursuit Pilot

3 variantsSeries
39mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,399MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Serket Watch Co Pilot Commander
Serket Watch Comicro

Pilot Commander

4 variantsRef. SWC2025PCBRB0001
42mm·Manual
$349MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price — same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Glycine Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0567
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0567

42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$700MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0581
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0581

40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$700MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0583
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0583

40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Seiko

5 Sports SKX series

6 variants5 Sports SKX series
42.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$495MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPM
Marathon
Jeep x Marathon

Jeep Willys SSGPM

41mm·Manual
$780MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Orient Diver Watch
Orient

Diver Watch

7 variantsDiver
41.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$285MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Seiko 5 Sports Field series
Seiko

5 Sports Field series

36.4/39.4/41mm
16 variants5 Sports Field series
36.4/39.4/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Seiko Alpinist
Seiko
Prospex Land

Alpinist

2 variantsProspex Land
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$750MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Orient AA02 Diver Watch
Orient
DiverAA02

AA02 Diver Watch

3 variantsAA02
41.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$285MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Orient Sports Diver
Orient

Sports Diver

4 variantsSeries
43.6mm·Automatic·100m WR
$745MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Citizen Tsuyosa Shore
Citizen

Tsuyosa Shore

2 variantsTsuyosa
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$495MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Damasko DC58
Damaskomicro

DC58

2 variantsSeries
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Cheaper alternatives· 3

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Swatch Swatch Sistem51 Hodinkee Generation
Swatch

Swatch Sistem51 Hodinkee Generation

Ref. SUTZ408
42mm·Automatic
$170MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Swatch The Swatch Sistem51 Hodinkee Summer Ed
Swatch

The Swatch Sistem51 Hodinkee Summer Ed

Ref. SUTZ407
42mm·Automatic
$170MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Swatch Sistem Sea
Swatch

Sistem Sea

Ref. SUTN403
42mm·Automatic
$170MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.

Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chrono
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chrono

2 variantsKhaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chrono
40mm·Manual·100m WR
$2,445MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Pilot Auto

36/39mm
4 variantsKhaki Aviation Pilot Auto
36/39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,125MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Yema Flygraf CPA10
Yema

Flygraf CPA10

40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,614MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto

42/46mm
4 variantsKhaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto
42/46mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,125MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto
Marathon
Pilot's Navigator

Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto

41mm·Automatic
$1,300MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
IWC Schaffhausen Iw329301 Big Pilots Watch
IWC Schaffhausen
Pilot Watches

Iw329301 Big Pilots Watch

3 variantsPilot Watches
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$9,700MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto
Marathon
Pilot's Navigator

Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto

41mm·Automatic
$1,400MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax
Fortis

Flieger F-43 Bicompax

5 variantsFlieger
43mm·Automatic·200m WR
$4,180MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Fortis Flieger F-41
Fortis

Flieger F-41

4 variantsRef. F-41
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,530MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Tribute To Vought F4u Corsair
Breitling

Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Tribute To Vought F4u Corsair

Ref. A233801A/CB39/322A
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,350MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Tissot Gentleman Open Heart
Tissot

Gentleman Open Heart

3 variantsGentleman Open Heart
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,025MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
IWC Schaffhausen Iw328202 Pilots Watch Mark Xx
IWC Schaffhausen
Pilot Watches

Iw328202 Pilots Watch Mark Xx

4 variantsPilot Watches
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,800MSRP
—Used
vsCompare with the AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
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