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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 Picúa — Swiss Automatic Dive Watch

The Santurce Picúa — Swiss Automatic Dive Watch is widely praised for its satisfying 39mm size and nuanced attention to detail for its price, featuring a sandblasted steel case and excellent luminous material application. Owners and reviewers highlight the AR-coated sapphire crystal with no glare. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Santurce Picúa — Swiss Automatic Dive Watch highly for its detailed finishing and wearability at its price point.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic42mm
Picúa — Swiss Automatic Dive Watch39mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic40h
Picúa — Swiss Automatic Dive Watch40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic50m
Picúa — Swiss Automatic Dive Watch300m
MSRP
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic$400
Picúa — Swiss Automatic Dive Watch$949

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Sky Gauge

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$400
$949
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