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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsSternglas Merion

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Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490
Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
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.

Sternglas Merion

The value proposition of the Sternglas Merion is consistently praised by reviewers. Reviewers disagree on whether the Sternglas Merion is the best dive watch under €500.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
Merion41mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
Merion41h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
Merion200m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
Merion$701

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
WOOLSTON
Lume
None
Luminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$701
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