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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsCWC G40 Quartz Watch

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Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260
G40 Quartz Watch
CWCG40 Quartz Watch
MSRP $333

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
G40 Quartz Watch40mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
G40 Quartz Watch40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
G40 Quartz Watch200m
MSRP
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260
G40 Quartz Watch$333

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
MIDNIGHT OAK
CWC G40 Quartz Watch
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$333

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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.

CWC G40 Quartz Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC G40 Quartz Watch for its robust 20atm water resistance and domed sapphire crystal, with one owner finding the faux patina subtle and natural. However, some find the dial proportions of the 40mm model to have too much negative space and ill-proportioned numerals. On balance, owners appreciate the CWC G40 Quartz Watch for its rugged build and grab-and-go reliability.

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