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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.

IWC Schaffhausen Iw328301 Pilots Watch Mark Xx Le Petit Prince

The IWC Schaffhausen Iw328301 Pilots Watch Mark Xx Le Petit Prince is widely praised for its improved wearability, featuring a more balanced dial and shorter lug-to-lug distance than its predecessor. Owners and reviewers highlight its legibility, handsome Pilot's Watch aesthetics, and comfortable 40mm case size. The automatic caliber 32112 movement offers a five-day power reserve, and the watch boasts 100m water resistance. Some owners find the blue dial incredible and the strap system convenient for changes, appreciating the watch's style and lifetime durability. However, the EasX-CHANGE strap system limits strap choices to IWC's own offerings, and some prefer the dial design or perceived reliability of the Mark XVIII. One owner noted the date wheel placement was slightly too close to the center.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic42mm
Iw328301 Pilots Watch Mark Xx Le Petit Prince40mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic40h
Iw328301 Pilots Watch Mark Xx Le Petit Prince120h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic50m
Iw328301 Pilots Watch Mark Xx Le Petit Prince100m
MSRP
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic$400
Iw328301 Pilots Watch Mark Xx Le Petit Prince$5,800

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
10.1mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
18 ct 5N gold
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Sky Gauge
Blue
Indices
Applied

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
32112
Power Reserve
40h
120h
Jewels
25
21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$400
$5,800
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