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AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 AutomaticvsTraska Venturer 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.

Traska Venturer GMT

Owners widely praise the Traska Venturer GMT for its slim, wearable 38.5mm case and comfortable Oyster-style bracelet featuring an excellent micro-adjustment system. Reviewers highlight its outstanding build quality for the price, crisp glossy white lacquered dial, and reliable flyer GMT functionality powered by the Miyota 9075 movement. One owner finds the Traska Venturer GMT a versatile watch suitable for everyday and business-casual wear. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Traska Venturer GMT highly for its exceptional value and wearability.

From video reviewers

The Traska Venturer GMT has a notable movement with the Sellita SW330-1 caliber, praised for its accuracy and reliability. The watch's lume brightness is somewhat lacking, particularly in low-light conditions. Reviewers disagree on the watch's most notable feature, with one highlighting the independently adjustable hour hand for quickly adapting to a new timezone, and the other praising the movement's accuracy and reliability.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic42mm
Venturer GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Venturer GMT42h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic50m
Venturer GMT150m
MSRP
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic$400
Venturer GMT$950

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
42h
Jewels
0
26
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$400
$950
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