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AVI-8 P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz ChronographvsPraesidus Arctic Field

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P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph
AVI-8P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph
MSRP $315
Arctic Field
PraesidusArctic Field
MSRP $195

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph43mm
Arctic Field34mm
Power Reserve
P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph40h
Arctic Field40h
Water Resistance
P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph50m
Arctic Field50m
MSRP
P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph$315
Arctic Field$195

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
43mm
34mm
Thickness
13mm
9.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
COMMAND PILOT
Gray

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
TMI VH-31 Meca-Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$315
$195

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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.

Praesidus Arctic Field

The Praesidus Arctic Field is noted for its good readability and a faux patina that suits its style, with a blue anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal being a welcome detail. One reviewer highlights its 38mm titanium case with a brushed finish and 11.35mm thickness as well-crafted and elegant. On balance, reviewers find the Praesidus Arctic Field to be a readable and well-finished field watch.

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