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AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 AutomaticvsZelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)

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Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
MSRP $400
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)
ZelosHammerhead (Tantalum LE)
MSRP $1,499

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic42mm
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)44mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic40h
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic50m
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)300m
MSRP
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic$400
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)$1,499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Sky Gauge
Tantalum LE

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$400
$1,499

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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.

Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)

The Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) features a forged carbon dial and bezel insert with infused lume. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) highly for its unique material composition and substantial feel.

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