AVI-8 P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz ChronographvsCasio EQS-960PB

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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 P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph at true scale

P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph

Casio EQS-960PB at true scale

EQS-960PB

Diameter

43mm

44.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

51mm

50.1mm

lowest

Thickness

13mm

lowest

13.3mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

MSRP

$285

$240

lowest

Movement

Meca-Quartz

Quartz

Case

7 specs
Diameter
43mm
44.5mm
Thickness
13mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
50.1mm
Lug Width
22mm
n/a
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
n/a
No
Dial Color
COMMAND PILOT
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
n/a
n/a
Type
Meca-Quartz
Quartz
Power Reserve
0h
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285
$240
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

AVI-8 P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph

Owners widely praise the AVI-8 P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph for its vintage-inspired design that evokes cockpit instruments and its collectible tribute to aviation history. The Seiko meca-quartz movement is noted for accuracy and a satisfying mechanical feel in its chronograph function, while the blue dial's depth and contrasting finishes are highlighted as visually appealing. However, reviewers and owners alike flag the non-sapphire crystal's tendency to scratch easily and its high reflectivity, with one owner also criticizing the poor lume. On balance, owners rate the AVI-8 P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph highly for its aviation theme and functional meca-quartz chronograph at its price point.

Casio EQS-960PB

The Casio EQS-960PB is noted for its design, featuring a steep case taper, sharp bezel corners, and links that some find reminiscent of the PRX, while maintaining a distinctly Casio dial. One owner dislikes the suspension case design, preferring the standard lugs of other models. Overall, owners find the Casio EQS-960PB's design to be a point of discussion, with some appreciating its unique aesthetic and others preferring alternative lug designs.

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