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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
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
White

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Medic Brass for its crisp enamel dial, easy-to-read numerals, and cathedral hands, noting the brass case develops an attractive patina over time. However, the soft brass scratches easily, and one owner found the lume to be poor. Accuracy varies, with one example running slow by about 10 seconds per day and another owner deeming the Miyota 82s5 movement just okay. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Medic Brass highly for its unique dial and the evolving character of its brass case.

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