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AVI-8 Dambuster Operation Catechism 80th Dual Time Chronograph Limited EditionvsFortis Marinemaster M-40

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Dambuster Operation Catechism 80th Dual Time Chronograph Limited Edition
AVI-8Dambuster Operation Catechism 80th Dual Time Chronograph Limited Edition
MSRP $285
Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dambuster Operation Catechism 80th Dual Time Chronograph Limited Edition43mm
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Power Reserve
Dambuster Operation Catechism 80th Dual Time Chronograph Limited Edition40h
Marinemaster M-4038h
Water Resistance
Dambuster Operation Catechism 80th Dual Time Chronograph Limited Edition50m
Marinemaster M-40300m
MSRP
Dambuster Operation Catechism 80th Dual Time Chronograph Limited Edition$285
Marinemaster M-40$3,520

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Orange

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285
$3,520

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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 features a dial that is considered neither boring nor overly loud, with case finishing described as acceptable for its price point. Its 43mm meca-quartz design is inspired by Avro Lancaster bomber cockpits and includes a 24-hour subdial with red accents, priced at US$255. The meca-quartz movement provides quartz accuracy and a sweep-second hand, though it is noted as less smooth than an automatic. However, its 51mm lug-to-lug measurement causes it to wear large on wrists up to 17.5cm. Overall, owners find the AVI-8 Dambuster Operation Catechism 80th Dual Time Chronograph Limited Edition to be a well-designed watch for its price, with its primary drawback being its substantial lug-to-lug measurement.

Fortis Marinemaster M-40

Owners praise the Fortis Amber Orange for its gorgeous appearance and strong wrist presence, noting its crazy lume and 70-hour power reserve. The Doxa SUB 300T, described as having a superb, eccentric design with a highly legible dial and functional no-decompression bezel, uses an ETA 2824-2 movement. However, the SUB 300T's 42.5mm case wears large and its 14mm thickness is not ideal for dress shirts, though it boasts 1,200m water resistance. On balance, owners appreciate the Fortis Amber Orange for its striking aesthetics and impressive lume.

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