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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsSpinnaker Hull

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Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490
Hull
SpinnakerHull
MSRP $159

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
Hull42mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
Hull40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
Hull100m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
Hull$159

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Thickness
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
WOOLSTON
Volcanic Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$159

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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.

Spinnaker Hull

The Spinnaker Hull is widely praised by owners for its textured or deep sandwich dials, bold cushion case design, and vintage charm, with one owner finding its jubilee bracelet superior to Seiko's. The meca-quartz movement is a common feature, and the watch offers 100m water resistance. However, the 24-hour subdial is considered functionally illogical and visually unappealing by one owner, and the mineral crystal is noted as a drawback compared to sapphire. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull highly for its significant style and value at its budget price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's lume is a strong point. Reviewers noted the absence of a sapphire crystal as a drawback.

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