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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsTudor Pelagos FXD GMT

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490
Pelagos FXD GMT
TudorPelagos FXD GMT
MSRP $5,475

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
Pelagos FXD GMT42mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
Pelagos FXD GMT65h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
Pelagos FXD GMT200m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
Pelagos FXD GMT$5,475

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Thickness
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Satin
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
WOOLSTON
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
MT5652-U
Power Reserve
40h
65h
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$5,475

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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 Pelagos FXD GMT

The Tudor Pelagos FXD GMT is a 42mm titanium tool watch with a matte black dial and beige markings, featuring a bi-directional 48-click 24-hour bezel and 200m water resistance. Reviewers highlight its legibility and the functional 24-hour bezel for timezone adjustments, noting its METAS Master Chronometer certified movement contributes to a surprisingly thin 12.7mm profile. However, some find the 42mm size and the beige lume colorway divisive. On balance, reviewers appreciate the Tudor Pelagos FXD GMT for its robust tool-watch functionality and advanced movement certification, despite some polarizing design elements.

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