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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsCWC T20 General Service Quartz Watch

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Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260
T20 General Service Quartz Watch
CWCT20 General Service Quartz Watch
MSRP $249

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
T20 General Service Quartz Watch38mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
T20 General Service Quartz Watch40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
T20 General Service Quartz Watch50m
MSRP
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260
T20 General Service Quartz Watch$249

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
42mm
Lug Width
22mm
18.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Acrylic
Dial Color
MIDNIGHT OAK
CWC T20 General Service Quartz Watch
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$249

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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 T20 General Service Quartz Watch

The CWC T20 General Service Quartz Watch is widely praised for its simple, clean, and classic look, with owners considering it a classy and comfortable field watch. Its 38mm tonneau case is seen by some as a cool retro piece representative of original MOD specifications, though others find this size too small for larger wrists. The watch is noted for keeping accurate time, with one owner reporting it as practical for everyday wear. It features a stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, and a Ronda 715 movement. A limitation mentioned is the fixed lugs, which restrict strap versatility. Overall, owners rate the CWC T20 General Service Quartz Watch highly for its classic military-inspired aesthetic and reliable timekeeping at an affordable price.

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