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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsOblvlo IM Mechanical

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Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260
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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.

Oblvlo IM Mechanical

Owners praise the Oblvlo IM Mechanical's cool looks, good lume, and bubble crystal, with one owner finding it wears smaller than expected and is easy to read. However, timekeeping is noted as running fast, approximately +15 to 30 seconds per day. One owner finds the dial design unusual with calendar functions in chronograph-style subdials. On balance, owners appreciate the Oblvlo IM Mechanical's aesthetics and wearability, despite inconsistent timekeeping.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
IM Mechanical42mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
IM Mechanical40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
IM Mechanical50m
MSRP
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260
IM Mechanical$178

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$178
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