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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsFormex Essence ThirtyNine

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Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260
Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
Essence ThirtyNine100m
MSRP
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
MIDNIGHT OAK
Space Ghost
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$2,390

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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.

Formex Essence ThirtyNine

The Formex Essence ThirtyNine is praised for its impressive build quality and value, featuring a patented case suspension system for comfort and protection. It houses a COSC-certified Sellita SW200-1 movement with a 38-hour power reserve and a tool-free strap quick-release system. A minor inconvenience noted is the specific closing order of the clasp. On balance, reviewers rate the Formex Essence ThirtyNine highly for its comfortable wearability and excellent value at its price point.

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