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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.

Santurce Guaraguao Time Only — Automatic Pilot Watch

Owners praise the Santurce Guaraguao Time Only — Automatic Pilot Watch as a versatile bargain with excellent specifications, highlighting its strap versatility, bright lume, and good customer service. The watch is noted for its solid feel and a secure screwdown crown, with one owner finding the 42mm case size good for a 7-inch wrist. Criticisms include a seconds hand that some find cheap-looking and a date window described as uninspired, while the prominent branding is considered divisive. Overall, owners rate the Santurce Guaraguao Time Only — Automatic Pilot Watch highly for its value and luminous display.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic42mm
Guaraguao Time Only — Automatic Pilot Watch42mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Guaraguao Time Only — Automatic Pilot Watch
Water Resistance
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic50m
Guaraguao Time Only — Automatic Pilot Watch300m
MSRP
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic$400
Guaraguao Time Only — Automatic Pilot Watch$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Thickness
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Sky Gauge

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$400
$899
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