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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsSpinnaker Hull Commander

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Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490
Hull Commander
SpinnakerHull Commander
MSRP $520

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
Hull Commander42mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
Hull Commander40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
Hull Commander300m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
Hull Commander$520

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Thickness
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
WOOLSTON
TIGER EYE

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$520

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 Commander

The Spinnaker Hull Commander is widely praised by owners for its excellent build quality and finishing relative to its sub-$200 price point. Some owners note that watches in the Hull line can be thick. One owner flags that the big date complication on the Chronograph variant is partially obscured by the chronograph hand, and the included leather strap is unsuitable for a 100M water-resistant watch. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull Commander highly for its exceptional value and robust construction at its price.

From video reviewers

The unique, naturally patterned dial is a significant aesthetic draw. The 42mm case diameter and 50mm lug-to-lug measurement may be large for smaller wrists.

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