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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsHelgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

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Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda
HelgraySuperfast Automatic - Silver Panda
MSRP $799

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda100m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda$799

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
WOOLSTON
Black

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$799

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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.

Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

The Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda is praised for its attractive, timeless panda aesthetic and value, featuring a reliable Seiko VK64 mecaquartz movement and sapphire crystal. However, its wearability is described as bulky and boxy, the lume is disappointing, lasting only 5-10 minutes, and the chronograph pusher action is slightly stiff. On balance, owners appreciate the Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda for its appealing panda dial and value proposition.

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