Tarmac Tracker
$2891,598
42 mm50 m WRSapphire
The Sensei's take
The AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic Tarmac Tracker marries aviation heritage with modern functionality. Its sturdy build, refined aesthetics, and practical features make it a fantastic choice for aviation enthusiasts and casual wearers alike. At approximately $289, it offers great value for a watch of this quality.
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As one of AVI-8’s most popular pilot watches, the Type 300 Automatic returns with stronger materials, deeper visual contrast, and a more assertive wrist presence. The 42mm timepiece also features an exhibition caseback fitted with a bespoke rotor design. The Spitfire Type 300 is built for those who appreciate aviation heritage — not simply as nostalgia, but also as functional inspiration.
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At a glance
Strengths & trade-offs
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Strengths
- Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
- Luminous dial and hands
Trade-offs
- Tall 14mm case
- Priced above what the spec suggests
Sensei Says
The specs, in plain English
On the wrist
At 42 mm it has present, sporty proportions, a long 50 mm lug-to-lug favours larger wrists.
The value
Fairly priced for what it is.
On the wrist
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Specifications
- Reference
- AV-4147-22
- Released
- 2026
- Production
- Current production
- Case diameter
- 42 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 50 mm
- Thickness
- 14 mm
- Lug width
- 22 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Case material
- stainless steel
- Water resistance
- 50 m
- Crystal
- Sapphire · anti-reflective
- Bezel
- None
- Caseback
- Exhibition
- Dial colour
- green
- Dial finish
- Matte
- Indices
- applied
- Lume
- Yes — Swiss Super Luminova
- Strap / bracelet
- stainless steel
- Clasp
- folding clasp
- Functions
- Hours, Minutes, Seconds
- Fit
- Men's
The maker
AVI-8 Timepieces
AVI-8 aims to blend functional design with storytelling, celebrating the heroism of aviators. Each timepiece connects wearers to the rich history of aviation, providing a narrative through its aesthetic and features.
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