AVI-8 Dambuster Operation Catechism 80th Dual Time Chronograph Limited EditionvsAVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph

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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 Dambuster Operation Catechism 80th Dual Time Chronograph Limited Edition at true scale

Dambuster Operation Catechism 80th Dual Time Chronograph Limited Edition

AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph at true scale

Spitfire Lock Chronograph

Diameter

43mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

50mm

Thickness

n/a

12mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

MSRP

$285

$260

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Movement

Quartz

Quartz

Case

3 specs
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
n/a
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
50mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
MIDNIGHT OAK

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285
$260
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Reviews

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AVI-8 Dambuster Operation Catechism 80th Dual Time Chronograph Limited Edition

The AVI-8 Dambuster Operation Catechism 80th Dual Time Chronograph Limited Edition is praised for its dial design, which is neither boring nor overly loud, and its case finishing is considered acceptable for its price point. Owners note that the 43mm case has a 51mm lug-to-lug measurement, causing it to wear large on wrists up to 17.5cm. The watch utilizes a meca-quartz movement, offering quartz accuracy with a sweeping second hand, and is priced at US$255. Overall, owners and reviewers find the AVI-8 Dambuster Operation Catechism 80th Dual Time Chronograph Limited Edition to be a well-designed watch for its price, with the primary caveat being its large wearability due to the lug-to-lug dimension.

AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph

Owners widely appreciate the AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph's compelling design, drawing inspiration from Supermarine Spitfires with details like a prominent crown and rivets, and find the build quality excellent for the price. The watch features a 42mm stainless steel case with curved lugs for wearability, a bi-compax layout with subdials for elapsed time and a 24-hour scale, and black lume that glows green. Some owners note that AVI-8 watches offer something different and are decently well-made, though not of insane quality, and one reviewer found the included leather strap and bracelet to be the weakest aspects. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph highly for its striking design and good value at its price point.

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