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AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 AutomaticvsCincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD)

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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.

Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD)

The Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD) is praised for its Art Deco design and hometown symbolism, echoing the historic Union Terminal clock with striking colors. Owners highlight its 36mm size and 10.2mm thickness as comfortable for dressier occasions, particularly on a leather strap. The Sellita SW300 movement is noted as offering excellent value under $1000, though some find the lack of a screw-down crown and date function limits its everyday versatility. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD) highly for its iconic design and sentimental value at its price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic42mm
Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD)38mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD)
Water Resistance
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic50m
Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD)30m
MSRP
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic$400
Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD)$650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
0mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Dial Color
Sky Gauge
Gold

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$400
$650
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