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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying AcevsPagani Design PD-1708

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Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace
MSRP $330
PD-1708
Pagani DesignPD-1708
MSRP $120

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace
PD-170838mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace40h
PD-170840h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace50m
PD-1708100m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace$330
PD-1708$120

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
Thickness
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$330
$120

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1708

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1708's solid build and surprisingly high-quality finishing for its price point, with one owner noting a comfortable 38mm case and a well-made tapered mesh bracelet featuring a signed safety clasp. However, the lume is described as a bit weak, though evenly applied. Accuracy with the VK64 movement averaged around +6.5 seconds per month over 14 months. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1708 highly for its value and bracelet quality at its price.

From video reviewers

The Pagani Design PD-1708 features a reliable and accurate Japanese VK64 movement. A notable weakness is the lume brightness, which could be improved, particularly in low-light conditions. Reviewers disagree on the bezel diameter, with some users potentially finding it small for the 46mm case length, while others may not have an issue with it.

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