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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
WOOLSTON
Black

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$239

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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 DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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