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AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 AutomaticvsBrillier Flieger

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AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic

Owners praise the AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic for its compelling designs and striking color schemes, with one owner noting the brand consistently prompts purchases. The $450 price point is considered good value, and the watch features a comfortable brown leather strap. However, the included NATO strap feels cheap and is too long for a 7" wrist. One owner reported inaccurate seconds hand movement, and the 15mm thick bronze case is noted as slightly thicker than expected. Overall, owners rate the AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic highly for its unique designs and value at the price point, despite some minor strap and case thickness observations.

Brillier Flieger

Owners widely praise the Brillier Flieger's well-brushed stainless steel case and its 39mm size, though some find the 13mm thickness a bit substantial. Accuracy is consistently reported as exceptional, with readings around +0.4 seconds per day. Opinions are split on the lume, with one owner describing it as "INTENSE" and fully lumed, while another found it weak and short-lasting. The included straps are generally considered undesirable. Overall, owners rate the Brillier Flieger highly for its excellent accuracy and case finishing at the price point.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic42mm
Flieger39mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Flieger
Water Resistance
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic50m
Flieger100m
MSRP
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic$400
Flieger$795

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Sky Gauge

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$400
$795
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