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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsOrient Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index

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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.

Orient Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index for looking and feeling more expensive than its price tag, with reviewers noting its tasteful redesign and clean dial. Some owners find the Roman numerals and baton markers visually jarring, while others consider the 40.5mm case too large for their wrists and the stock bracelet unappealing. One owner notes some noise when the watch is shaken, and a reviewer flags the mineral glass crystal and basic movement decoration as trade-offs. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index highly for its dress watch aesthetic and value, despite some reservations about its dial design and size.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index40.5mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic
Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index30m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index$295

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
WOOLSTON

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
F6724

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$295
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