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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.

PAROS Transatlantic GMT aviator world-timer GMT, crown-guard case + inner rotating bezel, full Arabic 24h numeral ring

Owners praise the PAROS Transatlantic GMT aviator world-timer GMT, crown-guard case + inner rotating bezel, full Arabic 24h numeral ring for its dial and world-timer complication, finding it offers character and visual interest. The watch features cool lume, and one owner notes the bezel can be used as a "quick and dirty world timer" by setting it to local time to see other cities. On balance, owners rate the PAROS Transatlantic GMT aviator world-timer GMT, crown-guard case + inner rotating bezel, full Arabic 24h numeral ring highly for its engaging dial and functional world-timer complication.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic42mm
Transatlantic GMT aviator world-timer GMT, crown-guard case + inner rotating bezel, full Arabic 24h numeral ring42mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Transatlantic GMT aviator world-timer GMT, crown-guard case + inner rotating bezel, full Arabic 24h numeral ring
Water Resistance
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic50m
Transatlantic GMT aviator world-timer GMT, crown-guard case + inner rotating bezel, full Arabic 24h numeral ring
MSRP
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic$400
Transatlantic GMT aviator world-timer GMT, crown-guard case + inner rotating bezel, full Arabic 24h numeral ring$299

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Pilot
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Sky Gauge
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
Power Reserve
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$400
$299
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