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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsGruppo Gamma Peacemaker Bronze

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Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490
Peacemaker Bronze
Gruppo GammaPeacemaker Bronze
MSRP $990
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.

Gruppo Gamma Peacemaker Bronze

Owners widely praise the Gruppo Gamma Peacemaker Bronze for its strong vintage aesthetic, featuring attractive sandwich dials and high-domed or box-shaped sapphire crystals. The bronze case is noted for developing patina and the watch is generally considered a good value. Accuracy figures vary, with one report of approximately +10 seconds per day and others stating +/-12 seconds per day. Power reserves range from 38 to 45 hours depending on the movement. One owner describes the winding action as a "dream." On balance, owners consider the Gruppo Gamma Peacemaker Bronze a well-built watch offering significant vintage appeal and value.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
Peacemaker Bronze43mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
Peacemaker Bronze42h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
Peacemaker Bronze200m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
Peacemaker Bronze$990

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
52.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
24mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$990
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