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AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 AutomaticvsSpinnaker Bradner GMT

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What people say

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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.

Spinnaker Bradner GMT

The Spinnaker Bradner GMT is praised for its awesome lume and comfortable wearability, with one owner noting the rubber strap is very comfortable and the beads of rice bracelet fits well on smaller wrists. Some find its 15mm thickness and bold colorway may not appeal to everyone, and one owner views it as more of a casual GMT with tool-watch styling than a diver. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Bradner GMT highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

From video reviewers

The watch offers excellent dial legibility and a functional internal rotating 24-hour bezel. The water resistance is rated at 200 meters.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic42mm
Bradner GMT42mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Bradner GMT
Water Resistance
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic50m
Bradner GMT180m
MSRP
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic$400
Bradner GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Thickness
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
180m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Sky Gauge
Brown

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$400
$299
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