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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying AcevsPraesidus A-5 UDT

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Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace
MSRP $330
A-5 UDT
PraesidusA-5 UDT
MSRP $645

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace
A-5 UDT38mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace40h
A-5 UDT40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace50m
A-5 UDT200m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace$330
A-5 UDT$645

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
38mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$330
$645

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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.

Praesidus A-5 UDT

The Praesidus A-5 UDT is noted for its historically inspired design, featuring an oversized crown cap and chain that pays homage to WW2 canteen watches. Reviewers highlight its functional dial with embossed, Super-LumiNova filled numerals and markers for legibility, alongside 200m water resistance and a 38mm brushed stainless steel case. Some owners find the 11.7mm thickness problematic, describing it as disproportionately tall. The watch's ana/digi functionality and connection to special operations forces are also praised. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Praesidus A-5 UDT for its unique historical design elements and functional dial.

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