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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsJack Mason Pursuit Pro

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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.

Jack Mason Pursuit Pro

Owners widely praise the Jack Mason Pursuit Pro's build quality for its price point and its impressive Lumicast Super-LumiNova lume, which provides excellent nighttime legibility. Reviewers highlight its scratch-resistant case, grippy 120-click ceramic bezel, and the La Joux-Perret G101 automatic movement, regulated in-house to ±5 seconds per day. Some owners suggest other brands for perceived greater reliability, and one notes the lume is not as strong as a Seiko Turtle's. The Jack Mason Pursuit Pro is priced at $1,399. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Jack Mason Pursuit Pro highly for its robust tool watch design and excellent lume at the price.

From video reviewers

The La Joux-Perret G101 movement with a 68-hour power reserve is a shared strength. Reviewers were split on the lume performance, with some finding it exceptionally bright and others describing it as underwhelming.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
Pursuit Pro40mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic
Pursuit Pro68h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
Pursuit Pro200m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
Pursuit Pro$1,399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
WOOLSTON

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Power Reserve
0h
68h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$1,399
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