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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsBoldr Five-in-a-Row

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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.

Boldr Five-in-a-Row

Owners widely praise Boldr's lightweight titanium cases, value, and suitability for outdoor or adventure use. The 38mm size is considered perfect by some, and the topographical dial on one variant offers fantastic depth with well-matched Old-Radium C3 lume. However, some owners report issues with customer service and perceived poor quality for the price, while others find the 14mm thickness chunky and the dial cluttered, impacting legibility. Accuracy averages around +15 seconds per day, though specific complications like a pulsometer and respiration timer are noted as accurate and useful on one variant. Overall, owners rate Boldr highly for its lightweight, functional design and value, despite some concerns about build quality and legibility.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
Five-in-a-Row38mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic
Five-in-a-Row
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
Five-in-a-Row200m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
Five-in-a-Row$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Tool
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
WOOLSTON
Five In A Row I
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$399
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