AVI-8 P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz ChronographvsCitizen Brycen Chronograph
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Measurements
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P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph

Brycen Chronograph
Diameter
43mm
44mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
n/a
Thickness
13mm
n/a
Water Resistance
50m
100m
highest
MSRP
$285
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Movement
Meca-Quartz
B612
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
Owners widely praise the Citizen Brycen Chronograph for its excellent value and Eco-Drive reliability, with many highlighting its impressive lume and day/date functionality. Some owners note the 44mm case size can be large for smaller wrists, and one user found the chronograph hand did not reset to zero. The watch features a sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating and a titanium case that is mostly brushed. Overall, owners rate the Citizen Brycen Chronograph highly for its robust feature set and dependable Eco-Drive performance.
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