Side by side

AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 AutomaticvsOrient AA02 Diver Watch

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Orient AA02 Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient AA02 Diver Watch for its impressive quality and value, noting it as a keeper with considerable charm. The F6922 automatic movement offers hand-winding and hacking capabilities, and the watch features a 40-hour power reserve and a mineral crystal. Some owners have opted to replace the stock bracelet. On balance, owners rate the Orient AA02 Diver Watch highly for its exceptional value and overall quality at its affordable price point.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic42mm
AA02 Diver Watch41.5mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
AA02 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic50m
AA02 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic$400
AA02 Diver Watch$285

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
42mm
41.5mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Sky Gauge
Black

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
F6922
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$400
$285
Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Follow this matchup

Get a note when AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic vs Orient AA02 Diver Watch gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.