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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsDan Henry 1937

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Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490
1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
193738mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
193740h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
1937
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
1937$290

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
WOOLSTON
Gold

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$290

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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.

Dan Henry 1937

On balance, owners have mixed feelings about the Dan Henry 1937, with some finding its dial less appealing than expected while others praise its understated military aesthetic.

From video reviewers

The Dan Henry Gold 1962 Racing Chronograph features a mecha-quartz movement, specifically the Seiko VK63, which is appreciated by reviewers. The watch's two-tone steel and yellow gold finish may be a "hit or miss" from Dan Henry, suggesting it may not be universally well-received. Reviewers disagree on whether the mecha-quartz movement is a drawback, with one reviewer noting it may not appeal to those seeking a purely mechanical movement, while others may not have mentioned this as a concern.

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