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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsPagani Design PD-1784 GMT

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Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490
PD-1784 GMT
Pagani DesignPD-1784 GMT
MSRP $171

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
PD-1784 GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
PD-1784 GMT42h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
PD-1784 GMT200m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
PD-1784 GMT$171

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
WOOLSTON
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
NH34
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$171

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1784 GMT

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1784 GMT for its classic design and attractive dial details, with some noting favorable case brushing. However, the lume is consistently described as weak or atrocious, and several owners find the watch's 14mm thickness and thin bracelet to be drawbacks. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting a unit running +5 minutes per hour, while others do not mention specific timekeeping issues. The consensus among owners is that the Pagani Design PD-1784 GMT is overpriced above $100, with many suggesting a price point of $60-80. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1784 GMT as a visually appealing watch with some build quality concerns and a questionable value proposition at higher price points.

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