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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying AcevsFormex Essence ThirtyNine

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Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace
MSRP $330
Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace40h
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace50m
Essence ThirtyNine100m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace$330
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
39mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Space Ghost
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
40h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$330
$2,390

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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.

Formex Essence ThirtyNine

The Formex Essence ThirtyNine is praised for its impressive build quality and value, featuring a patented case suspension system for comfort and protection. It houses a COSC-certified Sellita SW200-1 movement with a 38-hour power reserve and a tool-free strap quick-release system. A minor inconvenience noted is the specific closing order of the clasp. On balance, reviewers rate the Formex Essence ThirtyNine highly for its comfortable wearability and excellent value at its price point.

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