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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying AcevsVaer Tactical Field (40mm Solar)

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Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace
MSRP $330
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)
VaerTactical Field (40mm Solar)
MSRP $349

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)36mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace40h
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace50m
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)100m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace$330
Tactical Field (40mm Solar)$349

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
36mm
Thickness
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
40mm Solar

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Solar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$330
$349

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What people say

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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace

Owners widely praise the AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace for its tasteful integration of Snoopy themes, which allows it to retain a serious pilot watch aesthetic while offering nostalgic character. The case build quality and finishing are considered excellent for the price, with subtle dial details that reward closer inspection. The 50-meter water resistance is noted as a technical detail, considered acceptable for the watch's style and purpose. Overall, owners rate the AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace highly for its restrained Snoopy integration and excellent build quality at the price point.

Vaer Tactical Field (40mm Solar)

The Vaer Tactical Field is praised for its robust build, 100m water resistance, and a domed sapphire crystal with AR coating. Owners consistently highlight its exceptional, long-lasting C3 SuperLuminova lume and thin profile that wears well without snagging on sleeves. Some owners note the second hand may occasionally miss indicators due to hand-assembly, but consider it a minor issue for a watch that keeps perfect time. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Tactical Field highly for its robust build and excellent lume at the price.

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