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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsZelos Aurora Moonphase

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Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490
Aurora Moonphase
ZelosAurora Moonphase
MSRP $949

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
Aurora Moonphase39mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
Aurora Moonphase40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
Aurora Moonphase200m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
Aurora Moonphase$949

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Moonphase
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
WOOLSTON
Meteorite

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW288

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$949

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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 Aurora Moonphase

Owners widely praise Zelos for offering excellent value, solid build quality, and enthusiast-friendly designs, with unique dial variants often selling out quickly. The Zelos Aurora Moonphase is noted as a desirable model, though finding one can be challenging. Some owners find Zelos's designs, including those of the Aurora line, to be too flashy for everyday wear, preferring a more subdued aesthetic. One owner reported their Zelos Aurora Nebula 38mm running at -5.3 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Aurora Moonphase highly for its desirable microbrand status and unique dial appeal.

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