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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsMaen Classic 36

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Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490
Classic 36
MaenClassic 36
MSRP $639

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
Classic 3636mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
Classic 3640h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
Classic 3650m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
Classic 36$639

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
9.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
WOOLSTON
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$639

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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.

Maen Classic 36

Owners widely praise the Maen Classic 36 for its salmon dial and clean moon phase, with its radial brushing also noted as a positive design element. One owner reports excellent quality, drawing from experience with a sibling model. A concern exists regarding the inability to try on microbrand watches before purchase to assess value. One owner experienced a non-functional watch upon arrival. Overall, owners value the Maen Classic 36 for its attractive dial and design elements, though a significant quality control issue was reported by one owner.

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