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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.

DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch

Owners widely praise the DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch for its comfortable 39mm wearability and attractive dial features, with many appreciating the included strap options. The watch's lume is noted as surprisingly bright, and its suitability for water activities is confirmed. However, some owners find the bezel difficult to turn and question its functionality as a true dive watch bezel due to its thinness, while others are deterred by the brand name. On balance, owners rate the DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive dial features, with many appreciating the included strap options.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic42mm
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch39mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch38h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic50m
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch200m
MSRP
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic$400
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch$899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
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

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
0h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$400
$899
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