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Astor + Banks ChronovsAVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph

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Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
MSRP
Chrono$575
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Black
MIDNIGHT OAK

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$260

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What people say

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Astor + Banks Chrono

Owners widely praise the Astor + Banks Chrono for its sporty design, wrist-friendly 38.5mm size, and enthusiast-friendly price starting at $525. One reviewer notes the date numeral is consistently half in shadow due to deep-set placement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Astor + Banks Chrono highly for its design and value at the price point.

AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph

Owners widely report AVI-8 watches offer a compelling design and are decently well made for the price. The AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph features a 42mm stainless steel case with curved lugs, a bi-compax meca-quartz movement, and a mineral crystal, with design elements inspired by Supermarine Spitfires. One owner notes that AVI-8 watches are "something different" and "decently well made," though not of "insane quality." On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph for its unique design and value proposition.

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