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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsDryden Chrono Diver Series 1

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Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490
Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
Chrono Diver Series 140h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
Chrono Diver Series 1$349

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Thickness
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Water Resistance
50m
101m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
WOOLSTON
Steel

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$349

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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.

Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1

The Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1 is a 42mm mechaquartz chronograph featuring a dual-curved sapphire crystal and 100m water resistance. Owners note the VK63 movement's characteristic chronograph hand not resetting perfectly to zero, a trait present on this specific watch. The case exhibits polished chamfers on the upper lugs, and it utilizes Swiss Superluminova BGW9. On balance, owners appreciate the classic case shape and dial design of the Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1 at its price point, despite the mechaquartz movement's known reset behavior.

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