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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsGeckota Pioneer Special Edition

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Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490
Pioneer Special Edition
GeckotaPioneer Special Edition
MSRP $399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
Pioneer Special Edition41.5mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
Pioneer Special Edition40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
Pioneer Special Edition100m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
Pioneer Special Edition$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
42mm
41.5mm
Thickness
12.05mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
WOOLSTON
Red

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
NH38

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$399

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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.

Geckota Pioneer Special Edition

Owners widely praise the Geckota Pioneer for its retro-futuristic design and quality build at £349, with one owner noting excellent lume comparable to Panerai and a striking dial that shifts with light. The textured black honeycomb dial and 200m water resistance are also highlighted as strong points. However, some find the 14mm thickness a bit tall, and the NH 35 movement is considered unexciting by some. One owner points out that the thin cross-hair on the dial can be difficult to see from a distance. Overall, owners rate the Geckota Pioneer highly for its distinctive vintage space-age design and strong value proposition.

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