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AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 AutomaticvsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
MSRP $400
Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic42mm
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic40h
Wave Master GMT40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic50m
Wave Master GMT200m
MSRP
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic$400
Wave Master GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.7mm
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
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$400
$399

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 Wave Master GMT

The Phoibos Wave Master GMT is widely praised for its attractive design, comfortable 20mm tapering bracelet, and wearability on a 7" wrist, with owners finding it a strong value proposition at $220. Some minor finishing flaws, such as slightly crooked markers and off-center dial numbers, are noted by one owner, while accuracy averages around 5-10 seconds over two weeks. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master GMT highly for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Wave Master GMT's notable feature is its 200M water resistance. A drawback is the rattle of the bracelet. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer noting its significant weight for a 39.5mm case diameter, but the other reviewer doesn't mention any specific weaknesses or trade-offs.

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