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AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 AutomaticvsDepancel Auto 24h

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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.

Depancel Auto 24h

Owners widely report Depancel watches are well-made and offer great value, with immaculate dials and a quality feel that garners compliments. The Depancel Renaissance 24H is noted for its unique, vintage racing automobile aesthetic, featuring day, month, date, and 24-hour subdials, though some find it difficult to fit under a cuff. One owner experienced severe quality control issues with a chronograph hand falling off twice within a year. Overall, owners rate Depancel highly for its build quality and value, with the immaculate dials being a frequent point of praise.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic42mm
Auto 24h40mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Auto 24h40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic50m
Auto 24h50m
MSRP
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic$400
Auto 24h$650

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Sky Gauge

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9120
Power Reserve
0h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$400
$650
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