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AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 AutomaticvsDan Henry 1970

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Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
MSRP $400
1970
Dan Henry1970
MSRP $310

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic42mm
197040mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic40h
197040h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic50m
1970200m
MSRP
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic$400
1970$310

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Sky Gauge
Orange

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$400
$310

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What people say

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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 1970

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1970 for its striking looks, particularly the art deco hands and fantastic crystal. The 44mm size is noted as a drawback for wrists under 7 inches, and one owner reported strap change marks inside the lugs and a small mark on the clasp. The watch features a 41-hour power reserve and 200-meter water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1970 highly for its distinctive vintage-inspired design and value at $295.

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