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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsTudor Black Bay One 31 S&G

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Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490
Black Bay One 31 S&G
TudorBlack Bay One 31 S&G
MSRP $6,850

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
Black Bay One 31 S&G31mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
Black Bay One 31 S&G50h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
Black Bay One 31 S&G100m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
Black Bay One 31 S&G$6,850

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
31mm
Thickness
9.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
17mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished + Satin
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
WOOLSTON
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
MT5201
Power Reserve
40h
50h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$6,850

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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.

Tudor Black Bay One 31 S&G

The Tudor Black Bay One 31 S&G is praised for its quiet luxury, combining brushed steel and warm gold accents for understated charm. Owners appreciate the brushed gold for a casual two-tone look and the champagne dial's surprising legibility. Some find the case sides too thick, and one user expressed a desire for a smaller S&G variant. The watch features the MT5612 movement with a 70-hour power reserve and a date function, within a 200-meter water-resistant case. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Tudor Black Bay One 31 S&G's balanced two-tone aesthetic as its primary appeal.

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