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AVI-8 Dambuster Operation Catechism 80th Dual Time Chronograph Limited EditionvsPhoibos Argo Bronze

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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
Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dambuster Operation Catechism 80th Dual Time Chronograph Limited Edition43mm
Argo Bronze40.5mm
Power Reserve
Dambuster Operation Catechism 80th Dual Time Chronograph Limited Edition40h
Argo Bronze40h
Water Resistance
Dambuster Operation Catechism 80th Dual Time Chronograph Limited Edition50m
Argo Bronze200m
MSRP
Dambuster Operation Catechism 80th Dual Time Chronograph Limited Edition$285
Argo Bronze$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
43mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Green
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285
$499

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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.

Phoibos Argo Bronze

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo Bronze for its appealing design, natural patina development, and the smooth sweep of its Miyota 9015 movement. One owner highlights the watch as a "wearable piece of art," appreciating its color combinations and overall feel. The included band is noted as a good fit for narrow wrists. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Argo Bronze highly for its aesthetic appeal and the quality of its movement.

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