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AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 AutomaticvsTSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Worldtimer DLC Crimson Red

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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.

TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Worldtimer DLC Crimson Red

TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Worldtimer DLC Crimson Red is widely praised for its excellent value at $750, with owners highlighting its comfortable titanium case, interesting case lines, and impressive rotor finishing. The full lume dial and inner bezel are noted as particularly enjoyable features, and the micro-adjustable clasp is considered a great addition. However, legibility of the 24-hour ring and dial text is challenging for some owners due to small font sizes. On balance, owners rate the TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Worldtimer DLC Crimson Red highly for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic42mm
Balt-Pilot Worldtimer DLC Crimson Red40mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Balt-Pilot Worldtimer DLC Crimson Red
Water Resistance
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic50m
Balt-Pilot Worldtimer DLC Crimson Red100m
MSRP
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic$400
Balt-Pilot Worldtimer DLC Crimson Red$725

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Sky Gauge

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$400
$725
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