AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsCitizen PCAT

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph at true scale

Spitfire Lock Chronograph

Citizen PCAT at true scale

PCAT

Diameter

42mm

43mm

Lug-to-Lug

50mm

n/a

Thickness

12mm

n/a

Water Resistance

50m

200m

highest

MSRP

$260

lowest

$581

Movement

Quartz

Citizen E660

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
12mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
21.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
MIDNIGHT OAK
Brown

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Citizen E660
Type
Quartz
Solar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$581
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Reviews

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

AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph

Owners widely appreciate the AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph's compelling design, drawing inspiration from Supermarine Spitfires with details like a prominent crown and rivets, and find the build quality excellent for the price. The watch features a 42mm stainless steel case with curved lugs for wearability, a bi-compax layout with subdials for elapsed time and a 24-hour scale, and black lume that glows green. Some owners note that AVI-8 watches offer something different and are decently well-made, though not of insane quality, and one reviewer found the included leather strap and bracelet to be the weakest aspects. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph highly for its striking design and good value at its price point.

Citizen PCAT

Owners widely praise the Citizen PCAT's attractive design, featuring a polished and brushed stainless steel case with a blue bezel insert and tachymeter scale, complemented by a navy dial with polished silver elements. The watch's functionality is highlighted, including radio-controlled timekeeping, a perpetual calendar, and 200 meters of water resistance. Some owners note uncertainty regarding the lug width, with figures ranging from 22mm to 24mm. The redesigned bezel and sapphire crystal covering the tachymeter scale are considered attractive features. Overall, owners rate the Citizen PCAT highly for its appealing aesthetics and robust functionality at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch features a sapphire crystal and a perpetual calendar. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.