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AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 AutomaticvsVaer G2 Pacific GMT

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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 G2 Pacific GMT

Owners widely praise the Vaer G2 Pacific GMT for its value, balancing quality, design, and wearability at its price point. One owner notes the dial can appear cloudy at certain angles. The watch utilizes a Swiss Ronda quartz GMT movement for reliable multi-time zone timekeeping. On balance, owners rate the Vaer G2 Pacific GMT highly for its overall value proposition.

From video reviewers

The USA assembly and accessible price point are key strengths. Reviewers noted the bezel action.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic42mm
G2 Pacific GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
G2 Pacific GMT
Water Resistance
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic50m
G2 Pacific GMT150m
MSRP
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic$400
G2 Pacific GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Sky Gauge
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515 GMT
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$400
$399
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