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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsZelos Swordfish 3

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Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490
Swordfish 3
ZelosSwordfish 3
MSRP $399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
Swordfish 340mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
Swordfish 340h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
Swordfish 3200m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
WOOLSTON
Bronze

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$399

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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 Swordfish 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 3 for its strong value, with reviewers highlighting the textured sandwich dial, Seiko NH35 movement, 200m water resistance, and surprisingly good bracelet. The titanium construction is noted for making the watch compact and comfortable, weighing 117g. Some owners find the dimensions fine on paper and based on experience with other models. One reviewer flagged that legibility can suffer in bright light and bracelet edges are sharp. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 3 highly for its incredible value and fun design, particularly with unique dial options.

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