Which is cheaper, the AVI-8 P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph or the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)?

At MSRP the AVI-8 P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $315, against $2,625 for the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) — a $2,310 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the AVI-8 P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph or the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)?

The AVI-8 P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph wears larger at 43mm versus 39.5mm for the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the AVI-8 P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph run compared to the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)?

The AVI-8 P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph runs a meca-quartz caliber, while the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) runs a automatic (La Joux-Perret G101).

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AVI-8 P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz ChronographvsFears Date Boutique Edition (event)

Q: Which has better water resistance, the AVI-8 P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph or the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)?

The AVI-8 P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph is rated to 50m versus 15m for the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event).

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

AVI-8 P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph

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MSRP $315

Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)

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MSRP $2,625

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph43mm

Date Boutique Edition (event)39.5mm

Power Reserve

P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph40h

Date Boutique Edition (event)40h

Water Resistance

P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph50m

Date Boutique Edition (event)15m

MSRP

P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph$315

Date Boutique Edition (event)$2,625

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Mineral

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

COMMAND PILOT

Date Boutique Edition (Event)

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

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La Joux-Perret G101

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$315

$2,625

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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.

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Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) for its exquisite dial work, featuring a dark, moody green on a silver-coated dial with hand-painted varnish. The 40mm model's central second hand and stepped dial contribute to its appeal, with both sizes praised for comfortable wearability due to their thickness and short lugs. One owner notes the mallard green color lacked luster in person compared to photos. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) highly for its dial finishing and comfortable wearability.

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