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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsTissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton

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Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490
Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton
TissotChemin des Tourelles Skeleton
MSRP $1,100

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton39mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton80h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton50m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton$1,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Skeleton
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
11.22mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
WOOLSTON
Blue, Transparent
Indices
Applied
Roman and indexes

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$1,100

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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 Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton

Owners widely praise the Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton for its visually appealing skeletonized movement and fantastic dial for the price, noting its dual-contrast finished hands enhance legibility. The 39mm steel case is considered elegant and wearability is good for daily use, with one owner reporting accuracy within one second of atomic clock calibration after two days. The Powermatic 80 movement is reliable and offers an 80-hour power reserve, though its finishing is not considered high horology. Some community members flag resale value and legibility as potential concerns. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton highly for its visually striking skeletonized dial and reliable movement at its price point.

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