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AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 AutomaticvsGruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date

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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.

Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date

Owners widely praise the Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date for its awesome looks, quality, and good value. The watch features a 40mm brushed 316L stainless steel case, box sapphire crystal, and 200m water resistance, powered by a Seiko NH34A movement. Some reviewers note the NH34A movement's accuracy can range from -20~+40 seconds per day, though one reviewer reported +5 seconds per day with a regulated movement. The dial's dense layout with Arabic numerals can be overwhelming for some, and one owner found the size unsuitable for smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date highly for its impressive finishing and toolish design at its price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic42mm
Field III GMT Date40mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Field III GMT Date41h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic50m
Field III GMT Date200m
MSRP
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic$400
Field III GMT Date$459

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Sky Gauge
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$400
$459
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