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AVI-8 P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz ChronographvsDan Henry 1962

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P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph
AVI-8P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph
MSRP $315
1962
Dan Henry1962
MSRP $280

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph43mm
196239mm
Power Reserve
P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph40h
196240h
Water Resistance
P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph50m
1962
MSRP
P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph$315
1962$280

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
45.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
COMMAND PILOT
White

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$315
$280

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What people say

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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, cockpit instrument aesthetic and the functional meca-quartz chronograph movement. The blue dial is described as stunning with depth, and the aviation-style numerals and brushed steel case contribute to its look. One owner notes the non-sapphire crystal scratches easily, and another criticizes the highly reflective crystal and poor lume. On balance, owners rate the AVI-8 P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph highly for its collectible aviation tribute design and satisfying meca-quartz chronograph function.

Dan Henry 1962

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1962 for its legibility and attractive panda dial, noting its value under $300. However, some find its quartz chronograph functionality limited. One owner reports strap fitting difficulties due to tight tolerances and poor lume that fades quickly, with glowing sub-dial hands hindering legibility. Another owner describes black hands on black sub-dials as an issue for visibility. On balance, owners rate the Dan Henry 1962 highly for its attractive panda dial and value, despite some concerns about its quartz chronograph functionality and legibility.

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