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AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 AutomaticvsDuckworth Prestex Broadgate GMT Automatic

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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.

Duckworth Prestex Broadgate GMT Automatic

Owners appreciate the Duckworth Prestex Broadgate GMT Automatic as a vibrant summer choice, with five color options available on a rubber or metal bracelet for approximately $995. One owner finds the three different numeral fonts on the dial disorienting. Overall, owners value the Duckworth Prestex Broadgate GMT Automatic for its colorful aesthetic and bracelet options.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic42mm
Broadgate GMT Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic40h
Broadgate GMT Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic50m
Broadgate GMT Automatic200m
MSRP
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic$400
Broadgate GMT Automatic$895

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Sky Gauge

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$400
$895
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