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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsFortis Flieger F-41 Werk 7

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Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490
Flieger F-41 Werk 7
FortisFlieger F-41 Werk 7
MSRP $4,510

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
Flieger F-41 Werk 741mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
Flieger F-41 Werk 738h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
Flieger F-41 Werk 7200m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
Flieger F-41 Werk 7$4,510

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
WOOLSTON
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Werk 7 (Manufacture)
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$4,510

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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.

Fortis Flieger F-41 Werk 7

The Fortis Flieger is widely praised for its robust build quality, superb readability, and excellent fit and finish, with reviewers highlighting the utilitarian dial and Brixtrack markers. Some find the 39mm case wears large due to its 50mm lug-to-lug span, while others note the 41mm versions offer better proportions. The Werk 7 movement provides a 70-hour power reserve, though one review mentions the UW-30 movement in a 39mm model has a 38-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers rate the Fortis Flieger highly for its practical design and solid construction at its price point.

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