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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying AcevsWilliam Wood Beacon

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Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace
MSRP $330
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace40h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace50m
Beacon50m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic Snoopy Flying Ace$330
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
41mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 762
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$330
$495

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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.

William Wood Beacon

The William Wood Beacon is praised for its bold flavors, particularly its prominent oak and rye influence, with tasting notes of candied orange peel, dried apricots, and baking spices, and a long, full finish. Some find its oak-forward profile overwhelming and its MSRP of $300 unreasonable. Overall, owners rate the William Wood Beacon highly for its bold flavors and character, with one owner awarding it a score of 9.4/10.

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