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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsCitizen Mickey Aviator

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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.

Citizen Mickey Aviator

Owners widely praise the Citizen Mickey Aviator for its fun, quirky style and luminous dial art that appeals to enthusiasts. One owner notes the actual case diameter is closer to 45.8mm, making it a large watch, and some find the large "12" and dial layout between 2 and 11 o'clock affect legibility. On balance, owners rate the Citizen Mickey Aviator highly for its unique, smile-inducing aesthetic and detailed dial.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
Mickey Aviator40mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Lock Chronograph
Mickey Aviator
Water Resistance
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
Mickey Aviator100m
MSRP
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260
Mickey Aviator$296

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
0mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
MIDNIGHT OAK
Ivory

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
B690
Type
Quartz
Solar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$296
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