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AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 AutomaticvsSpinnaker Dumas GMT

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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 Dumas GMT

Owners praise the Spinnaker Dumas GMT's satisfying lume, including on the crown, and good finishing, with one owner finding it wears well on a 17cm wrist. The watch features a Seiko NH34A GMT movement and a blue gradient dial. Reviewers note its 44mm diameter and 209g weight on the bracelet make it unsuitable for smaller wrists.

From video reviewers

The Spinnaker Dumas GMT offers robust build quality for its price point. Reviewers noted the 300-meter water resistance.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic42mm
Dumas GMT44mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Dumas GMT
Water Resistance
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic50m
Dumas GMT300m
MSRP
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic$400
Dumas GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Sky Gauge
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$400
$399
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