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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsWilliam Wood Fearless

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Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490
Fearless
William WoodFearless
MSRP $920

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
Fearless39mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
Fearless40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
Fearless100m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
Fearless$920

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
WOOLSTON
Yellow

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$920

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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.

William Wood Fearless

The William Wood Fearless is noted for its wearable 39mm case size and comfortable 45mm lug-to-lug, with a matte black ion-plated finish and colorful rehaut accents. Reviewers highlight its recycled fire hose strap and 100m water resistance, stemming from its firefighter heritage. The Seiko NH35 movement is considered accurate for its price point. On balance, reviewers find the William Wood Fearless to be a well-finished field watch with unique heritage elements.

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