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AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 AutomaticvsSpinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver

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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 Pearl Diver

The Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver is noted by owners as large on smaller wrists, with a 50mm lug-to-lug and 15mm height being a concern, though some find it acceptable with specific strap choices. Opinions on finishing quality vary, with one owner reporting issues like a poorly seated bezel and crooked indices. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver with mixed reviews regarding its size and finishing.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic42mm
Bradner Pearl Diver42mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Bradner Pearl Diver
Water Resistance
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic50m
Bradner Pearl Diver180m
MSRP
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic$400
Bradner Pearl Diver$370

Full specifications

Case

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

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Sky Gauge
Emerald

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$400
$370
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