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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsDan Henry 1937

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Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260
1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
193738mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
193740h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
1937
MSRP
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260
1937$290

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
MIDNIGHT OAK
Gold

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$290

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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.

Dan Henry 1937

On balance, owners have mixed feelings about the Dan Henry 1937, with some finding its dial less appealing than expected while others praise its understated military aesthetic.

From video reviewers

The Dan Henry Gold 1962 Racing Chronograph features a mecha-quartz movement, specifically the Seiko VK63, which is appreciated by reviewers. The watch's two-tone steel and yellow gold finish may be a "hit or miss" from Dan Henry, suggesting it may not be universally well-received. Reviewers disagree on whether the mecha-quartz movement is a drawback, with one reviewer noting it may not appeal to those seeking a purely mechanical movement, while others may not have mentioned this as a concern.

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