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AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 AutomaticvsVaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker

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Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
MSRP $400
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker
VaerDS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker
MSRP $349

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic42mm
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker38mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic40h
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic50m
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker200m
MSRP
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic$400
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker$349

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Sky Gauge
Green

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Solar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$400
$349

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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.

Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker

The Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker is praised for its 38mm size and the inclusion of three Topo-designed straps and an accessory case. It utilizes a solar-powered Epson quartz movement, noted as a solid workhorse. Overall, owners appreciate the practical inclusions and the compact sizing of the Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker.

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