AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 AutomaticvsZelos Thresher 41 GMT

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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.

AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic at true scale

Spitfire Type 300 Automatic

Zelos Thresher 41 GMT at true scale

Thresher 41 GMT

Diameter

42mm

41mm

Thickness

n/a

11.5mm

Water Resistance

50m

200m

highest

MSRP

$370

lowest

$849

Movement

Automatic

Miyota 9075

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
n/a
11.5mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Sky Gauge
Damascus LE

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
n/a
Miyota 9075

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$370
$849
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic

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.

Zelos Thresher 41 GMT

Owners praise the Zelos Thresher 41 GMT for its creative designs, titanium construction, and amazing lume. The double Mother of Pearl dial offers dynamic color shifts, though it can be reflective in direct sun. Some find the 24-hour numerals difficult to read, and the worldtimer bezel busy, with the GMT function also noted as slightly less easy to read. The bezel-based world timer requires manual adjustment for independent GMT use. Overall, owners appreciate the Zelos Thresher 41 GMT for its unique design and light titanium build, despite some legibility concerns.

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