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Oris Year of the Horse Limited EditionvsAVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic

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Year of the Horse Limited Edition
OrisYear of the Horse Limited Edition
MSRP $8,000
Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Year of the Horse Limited Edition43mm
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
Year of the Horse Limited Edition240 hoursh
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Year of the Horse Limited Edition50m
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
MSRP
Year of the Horse Limited Edition$8,000
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Red
WOOLSTON
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
CALIBRE 113
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
240 hoursh
40h
Jewels
40
25
Complications
Date, Day
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,000
$490

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Oris Year of the Horse Limited Edition

The Oris Year of the Horse Limited Edition is a 43mm dress watch powered by the in-house Calibre 113, offering a 10-day power reserve and an unconventional business calendar layout topped by a power reserve indicator marked with small horses. Reviewers praise the daring design and clever movement display, though the bold aesthetic and 43mm size make it a divisive piece — one reviewer found the overall look not to their personal taste. The watch retailed for $8,000. On balance, the Year of the Horse Limited Edition appeals to collectors who value distinctive design and horological innovation, but its commanding size and vibrant red dial limit its versatility.

AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic

Owners praise the AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic for its dial depth created by elevated numerals, a deeply signed buckle, and detailed case sides. The watch is also noted for being practically mark-free with no dings found, and comes with a barely worn brown leather AVI-8 OEM strap. On balance, owners rate the AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic highly for its detailed finishing and pristine condition.

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