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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsYema Pearldiver

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Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490
Pearldiver
YemaPearldiver
MSRP $491

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
Pearldiver38mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
Pearldiver40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
Pearldiver100m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
Pearldiver$491

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
WOOLSTON
Steel

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$491

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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.

Yema Pearldiver

Owners widely praise the Yema Pearldiver's vintage aesthetic, clean dial, and sub-40mm dimensions with short lug-to-lug, noting its in-house movement and solid build quality. Accuracy figures range from dead-on at 0 seconds per day to +2 seconds per day, though some owners have reported dead-on-arrival movements requiring returns. The bracelet clasp is described by one owner as "pretty cheap." Some find the design pedestrian and lacking uniqueness, with the faux lume color noted as too dark by one commenter. Overall, owners rate the Yema Pearldiver highly for its vintage appeal and wearable dimensions at the price.

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