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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsFarer PILOT SERIES II

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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.

Farer PILOT SERIES II

Owners widely praise the Farer PILOT SERIES II for its purposeful design, remarkable legibility, and trademark use of color, with many finding its 39mm case and 45mm lug-to-lug dimensions to be perfect proportions. Some owners, however, find the watch pricey and note its use of grade 2 titanium. Opinions are split on the minute numerals on the black dial, with some finding them less appealing. One owner noted a misaligned Roman I index on a specific model. On balance, owners rate the Farer PILOT SERIES II highly for its unique dial designs and excellent wearability.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
PILOT SERIES II40mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic
PILOT SERIES II56h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
PILOT SERIES II100m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
PILOT SERIES II$1,350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 2 Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
WOOLSTON
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
0h
56h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$1,350
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