Side by side

AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsBell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel

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

Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260
BR-X3 Blue Steel
Bell & RossBR-X3 Blue Steel
MSRP $7,992

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
Water Resistance
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
MSRP
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
13.3mm
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.323
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
70 hoursh
Jewels
25
Complications
None
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Power Reserve Indicator

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$7,992

Follow this matchup

Get a note when AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph vs Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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-X3 Blue Steel

The Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel is noted for its integration of the Kenissi movement into the BR-03 case, featuring a layered dial with a reoriented power reserve indicator. Owners find the lume bright, though less so in person than in images, and appreciate the comfort and unique dial variations, viewing it as an experimental piece. Reviewers note the three-date window is less clear than a single date display and find the blue dial's shininess excessive.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.