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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsLongines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON

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Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON
LonginesULTRA‑CHRON CARBON
MSRP $5,550

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON43mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON52h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON300m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON$5,550

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.9mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
300m
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down case back

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Both sides
Dial Color
WOOLSTON
Silver
Indices
Applied
Applied indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
L836.6
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
36,000 vph
Power Reserve
40h
52h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$5,550

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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.

Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON

The Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON is praised for its lightweight composite case and unique "Batman" aesthetic, with its 5Hz movement widely noted for exceptional accuracy. Owners widely report the high-beat movement is the cheapest 5Hz option available. Some owners find the non-rotating bezel a relief, while others consider it a deal-breaker, noting the watch is no longer a dive watch. On balance, owners and reviewers highly rate the Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON for its cool, lightweight design and the exceptional accuracy of its 5Hz movement.

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