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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsChristopher Ward C60 Trident Reef

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Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490
C60 Trident Reef
Christopher WardC60 Trident Reef
MSRP $995

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
C60 Trident Reef41mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
C60 Trident Reef38h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
C60 Trident Reef200m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
C60 Trident Reef$995

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
11.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
WOOLSTON
Blue
Lume
None
SLN X1 BL C1

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$995

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What people say

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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic

Owners praise the AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic for its dial depth created by elevated numerals, a deeply signed buckle, and detailed case sides. The watch is also noted for being practically mark-free with no dings found, and comes with a barely worn brown leather AVI-8 OEM strap. On balance, owners rate the AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic highly for its detailed finishing and pristine condition.

Christopher Ward C60 Trident Reef

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C60 Trident Reef for its fun, affordable design, vibrant multi-layered dials inspired by reef art, and good wearability due to curved lugs and a thin profile, with the 41mm size noted as better proportioned. The watch is powered by the Sellita SW200-1 movement and offers 200m water resistance, with pricing starting at £695. One reviewer suggested swapping the yellow minute hand and strap on a specific model for a different aesthetic. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward C60 Trident Reef highly for its vibrant design and value at the price point.

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