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AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 AutomaticvsHamilton Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto

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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.

Hamilton Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto as an underrated, value-packed GMT with good finishing and a sapphire crystal, powered by an ETA 2893-2 movement. Some find the GMT hand obscures legibility, while others consider it legible and appreciate the slim design, though its 44mm size is noted as large by some. One owner describes it as functioning more as an "office GMT" than a traveler's GMT. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto highly for its excellent value and GMT functionality.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic42mm
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto44mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto50h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic50m
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto100m
MSRP
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic$400
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto$1,575

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Sky Gauge
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2893-2
Power Reserve
0h
50h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$400
$1,575
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