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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsVaer Design Navy Solar

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Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
WOOLSTON
Navy

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$299

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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.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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