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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsSternglas Kanton

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Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260
Kanton
SternglasKanton
MSRP $971

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
Kanton39mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
Kanton38h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
Kanton50m
MSRP
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260
Kanton$971

Full specifications

Case

6 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

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
MIDNIGHT OAK

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$971

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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.

Sternglas Kanton

The Sternglas Kanton is praised for its refined Bauhaus-inspired design, featuring a silver-plated dial and luminous hands and dots for excellent legibility. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable 39mm case size, measuring 10mm thick, and the visible STP 1-11 automatic movement through a sapphire crystal case back. Accuracy figures vary, with one source noting +15 seconds per day, while another suggests improved accuracy over previous models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Kanton highly for its blend of Bauhaus design and Swiss precision at an affordable price point.

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