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AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 AutomaticvsPhoibos Apollo

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Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
MSRP $400
Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic42mm
Apollo39mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic40h
Apollo40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic50m
Apollo200m
MSRP
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic$400
Apollo$460

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Sky Gauge
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$400
$460

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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.

Phoibos Apollo

The Phoibos Apollo is widely praised for its unique design, outstanding lume, and lightweight titanium build, with owners highlighting its comfortable 41mm wearability and value powered by a Miyota 9015 movement. Some find the "rocket" hand design hinders quick time-telling, and the bracelet does not taper. A few owners consider its price point high relative to other titanium and bronze offerings. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Apollo highly for its distinctive aesthetic and excellent lume at the price.

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