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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsIslander Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323

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Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
IslanderIslander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
MSRP $449

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-32342mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
Water Resistance
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323200m
MSRP
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323$449

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
0mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
MIDNIGHT OAK
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$449

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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.

Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323

Owners widely praise the Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 for its stunning radiant blue dial and red seconds hand, with some noting its resemblance to a luxury model. The watch is frequently cited as offering excellent value for its price. Some owners express a dislike for the circle/triangle logo, while others appreciate the availability of both 38mm and 43mm size options. Overall, owners rate the Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 highly for its aesthetic appeal and value proposition.

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