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AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 AutomaticvsSpinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

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Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
MSRP $400
Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic42mm
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic40h
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic50m
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
MSRP
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic$400
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Sky Gauge
Coral

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$400
$450

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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 Fleuss 40 Automatic

Owners find the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic a good size for smaller wrists, though one owner notes the lume is too diffuse for easy nighttime reading. The pilot-style crown is an unusual feature for a dive watch. Overall, owners value the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic for its wearability on smaller wrists.

From video reviewers

The coral red dial is a unique aesthetic. The watch is a strong contender for best-in-class under $300.

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