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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsAVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic

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What people say

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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

The satin-finished steel case is well-executed and aesthetically pleasing. The watch's lumières de nuit are not particularly bright, which might be a drawback for some users. Reviewers disagree on the watch's originality, with one reviewer finding it pleasing in-person and another describing it as decidedly derivative.

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.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Spitfire Smith Automatic
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Thickness
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Finish
Weathered
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
WOOLSTON
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$490
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