AVI-8 P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz ChronographvsCWC Sea Falcon Chrono Diver Elapsed-Time

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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

CWC Sea Falcon Chrono Diver Elapsed-Time at true scale

Sea Falcon Chrono Diver Elapsed-Time

Diameter

43mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

51mm

47mm

lowest

Thickness

13mm

n/a

Water Resistance

50m

200m

highest

MSRP

$285

lowest

$1,015

Movement

Meca-Quartz

Ronda 5030

Case

6 specs
Diameter
43mm
41mm
Thickness
13mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
COMMAND PILOT
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Ronda 5030
Type
Meca-Quartz
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285
$1,015
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Reviews

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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.

CWC Sea Falcon Chrono Diver Elapsed-Time

Owners widely report the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) Sea Falcon Chrono Diver Watch Elapsed-Time is a durable, grab-and-go quartz chronograph with a cool factor and military connection. Some owners find the 41mm case size large for their wrists, and the fixed lugs are a recurring point of contention, with users wishing for standard spring bars for easier strap changes. One user describes the dial as busy. On balance, owners find the CWC Sea Falcon Chrono Diver Watch Elapsed-Time to be a well-built watch with quality detailing, though some question its value proposition at its price point.

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