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AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 AutomaticvsTSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite

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Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
MSRP $400
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.

TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite

TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite owners praise its comfortable titanium construction and interesting case lines, with notable rotor finishing and a meteorite dial that contributes to its perceived value. Some owners find the watch wears extremely well and is a favorite piece. Legibility can be a concern due to the 24-hour ring and branding against the meteorite dial. One owner noted that sizing the pin-and-collar bracelet was a difficult learning experience. Overall, owners rate the TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite highly for its value proposition, particularly for the meteorite dial version, and its comfortable wearability.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic42mm
Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite40mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic40h
Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic50m
Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite100m
MSRP
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic$400
Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite$850

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
$850
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