AVI-8 P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz ChronographvsDraken Kruger 'A' FL

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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

Draken Kruger 'A' FL at true scale

Kruger 'A' FL

Diameter

43mm

44mm

Lug-to-Lug

51mm

49.5mm

lowest

Thickness

13mm

12.4mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

MSRP

$285

n/a

Movement

Meca-Quartz

Seiko VK63

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43mm
44mm
Thickness
13mm
12.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
49.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko VK63

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285
n/a
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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.

Draken Kruger 'A' FL

Owners widely praise the Draken Kruger 'A' FL for its excellent value, comfortable titanium case and bracelet, and impressive fit and finish. One owner calls it their favorite microbrand find and a stunner, while another states it's their favorite watch of the past year. The 44mm case is noted by some to wear smaller than expected, though one owner with a 7.5" wrist found it borderline too small, and another points out its large, bold size is not for everyone. Overall, owners rate the Draken Kruger 'A' FL highly for its exceptional value and impressive fit and finish.

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