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Astor + Banks ChronovsAVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic

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Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
MSRP $400

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic50m
MSRP
Chrono$575
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic$400

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Sky Gauge

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$400

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What people say

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Astor + Banks Chrono

Owners widely praise the Astor + Banks Chrono for its sporty design, wrist-friendly 38.5mm size, and enthusiast-friendly price starting at $525. One reviewer notes the date numeral is consistently half in shadow due to deep-set placement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Astor + Banks Chrono highly for its design and value at the price point.

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.

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