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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsZelos Nova 37

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Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
37mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
WOOLSTON
Salmon

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$899

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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