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AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 AutomaticvsVaer Atlas

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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.

Vaer Atlas

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic42mm
Atlas38mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Atlas
Water Resistance
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic50m
Atlas100m
MSRP
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic$400
Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Sky Gauge
Cream

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$400
$699
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