Which is cheaper, the AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic or the Laco Kempten?

At MSRP the AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $490, against $1,130 for the Laco Kempten — a $640 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic or the Laco Kempten?

The Laco Kempten wears larger at 45mm versus 42mm for the AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic or the Laco Kempten?

The Laco Kempten is rated to 100m versus 50m for the AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic.

What movement does the AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic run compared to the Laco Kempten?

The AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic runs a automatic caliber, while the Laco Kempten runs a manual (Sellita SW210).

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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsLaco Kempten

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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic

MSRP $490

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Laco Kempten

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MSRP $1,130

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm

Kempten45mm

Power Reserve

Spitfire Smith Automatic—

Kempten—

Water Resistance

Spitfire Smith Automatic50m

Kempten100m

MSRP

Spitfire Smith Automatic$490

Kempten$1,130

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Mineral

Sapphire

Dial Color

WOOLSTON

—

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

Sellita SW210

Type

Automatic

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$490

$1,130

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