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AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 AutomaticvsSeiko Prospex Land Mechanical

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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.

Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical for its unique style, useful day-date complication, and value, with some finding it suitable as a one-watch-for-all-occasions. Accuracy and durability are noted as strengths, with one owner reporting good performance even in water submersion. However, multiple owners criticize its size, with figures around 41mm to 43mm and 14.4mm thickness being flagged as too large and thick for smaller wrists. The Hardlex crystal and a potentially loose inner compass bezel are also points of criticism. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical highly for its unique style and value, despite concerns over its substantial dimensions.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic42mm
Prospex Land Mechanical39.5mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Prospex Land Mechanical72h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic50m
Prospex Land Mechanical200m
MSRP
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic$400
Prospex Land Mechanical$995

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Sky Gauge
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R55
Power Reserve
0h
72h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$400
$995
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