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AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 AutomaticvsSpinnaker Wreck Automatic

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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 Wreck Automatic

The Spinnaker Wreck Automatic is widely praised for its exceptional value, featuring a distressed finish on its aluminum bezel and etched dial. Owners consistently highlight the excellent bezel and crown action, with one owner noting it surpasses that of many higher-end watches. The 43mm steel case is water-resistant to 100 meters and houses a Seiko NH-35 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic highly for its impressive build quality and tactile feel at its price point.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic42mm
Wreck Automatic44mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Wreck Automatic
Water Resistance
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic50m
Wreck Automatic200m
MSRP
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic$400
Wreck Automatic$189

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Sky Gauge
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$400
$189
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