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AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 AutomaticvsDraken Tugela GMT

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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.

Draken Tugela GMT

The watch features superb build and finishing, with substantial lume also noted. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic42mm
Tugela GMT42mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Tugela GMT
Water Resistance
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic50m
Tugela GMT300m
MSRP
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic$400
Tugela GMT$488

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Sky Gauge

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$400
$488
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