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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsVaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

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Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490
Dirty Dozen (40mm)
VaerDirty Dozen (40mm)
MSRP $199

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
Dirty Dozen (40mm)36mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
Dirty Dozen (40mm)40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
Dirty Dozen (40mm)100m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
Dirty Dozen (40mm)$199

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
9.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
WOOLSTON
40mm

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$199

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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.

Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

The Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) is praised for its nice case design and thin profile, making it wear flat. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) highly for its comfortable wearability due to its thin case.

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