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AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 AutomaticvsSanturce Pitirre True GMT — Automatic Pilot Watch

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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 Pitirre True GMT — Automatic Pilot Watch

Owners widely appreciate the Santurce Pitirre True GMT — Automatic Pilot Watch for its true GMT functionality and 38mm case size, which wears well despite its 15mm thickness. Some owners find the lack of a date window a drawback, while others consider the $750 price point to be good value for a titanium watch with a Miyota 9075 movement. One owner notes the end links detract from an otherwise excellent case and dial design. Overall, owners rate the Santurce Pitirre True GMT — Automatic Pilot Watch highly for its functional true GMT complication and well-proportioned 38mm case.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic42mm
Pitirre True GMT — Automatic Pilot Watch38mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Pitirre True GMT — Automatic Pilot Watch
Water Resistance
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic50m
Pitirre True GMT — Automatic Pilot Watch300m
MSRP
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic$400
Pitirre True GMT — Automatic Pilot Watch$999

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
11.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
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
$999
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