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AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 AutomaticvsDryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

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Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
MSRP $400
Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic42mm
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic40h
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic50m
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
MSRP
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic$400
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Thickness
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
101m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Sky Gauge
PVD Vintage

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$400
$450

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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.

Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

Owners widely praise the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 for its exceptional value and comfortable wearability, with particular appreciation for its refined PVD finish. The watch features a Seiko VK63 Meca-Quartz movement, improved lume, and solid bezel action, all housed in a 42mm case with recessed pushers and 100m water resistance. Some owners note the 49mm lug-to-lug may be large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 highly for its amazing value and comfortable wearability.

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