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AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 AutomaticvsMarloe Watch Company Sceptre

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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.

Marloe Watch Company Sceptre

Owners widely praise the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre for its aesthetic appeal, noting it is more beautiful in person than in photos, and appreciate its solid feel and the complementary nature of the canvas strap against the steel case. One owner highlights the bracelet's good build quality and micro-adjustment capabilities. On balance, owners rate the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre highly for its attractive design and comfortable wearability.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic42mm
Sceptre42mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Sceptre40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic50m
Sceptre200m
MSRP
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic$400
Sceptre$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Thickness
12.65mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Sky Gauge
Lume
None
Natulite

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$400
$399
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