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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsSpinnaker Piccard

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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 Piccard

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Piccard for its comfortable wear, excellent readability, and bold, vintage-inspired design that redefines dive watch aesthetics. However, some owners view the Spinnaker Piccard as a specialty novelty watch, describing it as huge and heavy with a large crystal that hinders legibility, making it an acquired taste. On balance, owners find the Spinnaker Piccard to be a unique dive watch with a distinctive design, though its substantial size and crystal may not suit all wearers.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
Piccard45mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic
Piccard
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
Piccard550m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
Piccard$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
42mm
45mm
Thickness
21mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
550m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
WOOLSTON
Lemon Yellow

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$550
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