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AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 AutomaticvsDan Henry 1937

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Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
MSRP $400
1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic42mm
193738mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic40h
193740h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic50m
1937
MSRP
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic$400
1937$290

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Sky Gauge
Gold

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$400
$290

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Dan Henry 1937

On balance, owners have mixed feelings about the Dan Henry 1937, with some finding its dial less appealing than expected while others praise its understated military aesthetic.

From video reviewers

The Dan Henry Gold 1962 Racing Chronograph features a mecha-quartz movement, specifically the Seiko VK63, which is appreciated by reviewers. The watch's two-tone steel and yellow gold finish may be a "hit or miss" from Dan Henry, suggesting it may not be universally well-received. Reviewers disagree on whether the mecha-quartz movement is a drawback, with one reviewer noting it may not appeal to those seeking a purely mechanical movement, while others may not have mentioned this as a concern.

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