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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsTissot T-Complication Squelette

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Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490
T-Complication Squelette
TissotT-Complication Squelette
MSRP $2,295

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
T-Complication Squelette43mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
T-Complication Squelette46h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
T-Complication Squelette50m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
T-Complication Squelette$2,295

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Pilot
Skeleton
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
11.99mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
WOOLSTON
Transparent
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
46h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$2,295

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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.

Tissot T-Complication Squelette

Owners widely praise the Tissot T-Complication Squelette for its mesmerizing mechanical movement and industrial look, with many finding it offers great value. The pallet fork ticking is frequently noted as loud, a characteristic some owners appreciate while others find it noticeable in quiet environments. Some users flag the non-hacking seconds hand as a drawback for precise time setting, and opinions on its size are mixed, with some finding it too large for thin wrists. Overall, owners rate the Tissot T-Complication Squelette highly for its quality craftsmanship and the captivating skeletonized movement at its price point.

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