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AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 AutomaticvsVaer Field

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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 Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Field's wearability, citing its slim 10.4mm thickness and 40mm case size. Reviewers and owners alike commend the crisp dial and excellent C3 SuperLuminova lume, with one owner noting it is "crazy bright." The Miyota 9015 movement is reported by one owner to run at +6 seconds per day. Some owners find the date window on older models to be a design flaw, and the lug hole placement can create a gap with standard straps. The $549 price is considered a hard sell by some, with others feeling it offers less value than established brands. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Field highly for its comfortable, slim case and bright lume at its price point.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic42mm
Field40mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Field
Water Resistance
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic50m
Field100m
MSRP
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic$400
Field$329

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Sky Gauge
White

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$400
$329
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