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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.

Lilienthal Berlin Zeitgeist Automatik – All Silver

The Lilienthal Berlin Zeitgeist Automatik – All Silver wins consistent praise from owners for its clean, Bauhaus-inspired minimalist design and versatility across casual and business-casual settings. The Sellita SW200-1 movement delivers excellent accuracy, running under 2 seconds per day, and owners single out the refined finishing, solid build quality, and pleasant leather strap feel. The watch has earned multiple design awards for its simplistic, sophisticated dial. The 42.5mm case and sapphire crystal (front and back) round out a well-executed package that owners describe as great value for a modern dress-sport watch. Overall, the Zeitgeist Automatik – All Silver is rated highly by owners for its timeless Bauhaus design language and finishing quality at its price point.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic42mm
Zeitgeist Automatik – All Silver42.5mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Zeitgeist Automatik – All Silver
Water Resistance
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic50m
Zeitgeist Automatik – All Silver50m
MSRP
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic$400
Zeitgeist Automatik – All Silver$539

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
42.5mm
Thickness
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
0mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Sky Gauge

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$400
$539
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