AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 AutomaticvsZelos Eagle 2
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Measurements
Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Eagle 2
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
n/a
11mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m
highest
MSRP
$370
lowest
$949
Movement
Automatic
La Joux-Perret G100
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely 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 watch is considered a nice piece for $450, featuring a comfortable brown leather strap. However, the included NATO strap feels cheap and is too long for a 7" wrist. One owner noted inaccurate seconds hand movement, and the 15mm thick bronze case is slightly thicker than expected. Overall, owners rate the AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic highly for its distinctive designs and value proposition at the $450 price point.
Owners widely praise the Zelos Eagle 2's unique meteorite and double fumé teal dials, with some finding the design a "miss" due to an "ugly" dial layout and thick font. The watch features a scratch-resistant 1,200 Vickers hardness-coated titanium case and a fully lumed dial. Some owners note minor QC issues like misaligned markers. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Eagle 2 highly for its striking dial options and titanium case at its price point.
The watch's compact size is a notable strength, with a 39mm diameter case and 11mm thickness making it suitable for a pilot's watch. A potential weakness is the lug-to-lug fit, which may be too large for smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the bezel, with one reviewer highlighting the Cerakote finish as a standout feature, while another mentions the watch's bezel in passing without comment.
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