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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsVenezianico Nereide Tungsteno 42

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Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490
Nereide Tungsteno 42
VenezianicoNereide Tungsteno 42
MSRP $975

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
Nereide Tungsteno 4242mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
Nereide Tungsteno 4240h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
Nereide Tungsteno 42200m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
Nereide Tungsteno 42$975

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Thickness
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
WOOLSTON
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$975

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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.

Venezianico Nereide Tungsteno 42

The Venezianico Nereide is widely praised for its attractive design, featuring a unique tungsten bezel and a sapphire crystal, with owners highlighting the quality bracelet and sunburst blue dial. Some reviewers note the stock rubber strap can be stiff, and owners mention split pins on the bracelet requiring a half link for ideal fit. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting gains of about +15 seconds per day, while others note a thin profile and reliable Sellita SW200-1 or Miyota 9039 movements. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Venezianico Nereide offers strong value, with its unique dial and bezel being frequently cited as standout features for the price.

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