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AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 AutomaticvsBoldr Globetrotter GMT

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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.

Boldr Globetrotter GMT

The Boldr Globetrotter GMT is praised for its legibility and finishing, featuring applied Super-LumiNova indices and sword hands on a matte black or sunburst blue dial. Reviewers highlight the ceramic bezel's sharp city markings and tight, smooth ratcheting action. The 44mm 316L stainless steel case exhibits a non-traditional design with radial and vertical brushing.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic42mm
Globetrotter GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Globetrotter GMT
Water Resistance
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic50m
Globetrotter GMT200m
MSRP
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic$400
Globetrotter GMT$469

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Sky Gauge
GMT Banff
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34 GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$400
$469
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