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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsMaen Grand Tonneau Jump Hour

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Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490
Grand Tonneau Jump Hour
MaenGrand Tonneau Jump Hour
MSRP $999

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
Grand Tonneau Jump Hour34mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
Grand Tonneau Jump Hour40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
Grand Tonneau Jump Hour50m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
Grand Tonneau Jump Hour$999

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
42mm
34mm
Thickness
9.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
WOOLSTON
MNL.01

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$999

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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 Grand Tonneau Jump Hour

Owners widely praise the Maen Grand Tonneau Jump Hour for its unique style and accessible price point for a jump hour complication, with one owner finding the red dial variant looks and wears great. However, some find the hour and minute windows, particularly the minute window, too small and the font illegible, impacting legibility. Criticism also centers on the use of a Chinese Seagull movement in a watch priced over $1,000, leading some to label it a "fashion watch" and a "scam," while others note it is selling for significantly over its original price and is not worth it. On balance, owners are split on the Maen Grand Tonneau Jump Hour, with its unique design and value proposition countered by concerns over legibility and movement choice at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch is praised for its ultra-thin profile and classic design. Reviewers noted the unique jumping hour complication.

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