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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsBell & Ross BR-05 GMT Sky Blue

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Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue
Bell & RossBR-05 GMT Sky Blue
MSRP $6,264

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue41mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue
Water Resistance
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue100m
MSRP
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue$6,264

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
MIDNIGHT OAK
White
Indices
Applied
Applied indices
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.325
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
None
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date, GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$6,264

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What people say

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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph

Owners widely report AVI-8 watches offer a compelling design and are decently well made for the price. The AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph features a 42mm stainless steel case with curved lugs, a bi-compax meca-quartz movement, and a mineral crystal, with design elements inspired by Supermarine Spitfires. One owner notes that AVI-8 watches are "something different" and "decently well made," though not of "insane quality." On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph for its unique design and value proposition.

Bell & Ross BR-05 GMT Sky Blue

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Bell & Ross BR-05 GMT Sky Blue for its excellent finishing, sharp transitions between brushed and polished surfaces, and attractive blue sunray dial. It is noted to wear well on wrists under 6.5 inches. Some owners question its value proposition due to the Sellita movement, and one owner finds the crown can be fussy to use, while another notes sharp edges on the bracelet links. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Bell & Ross BR-05 GMT Sky Blue highly for its cohesive package and attractive case execution.

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