AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsLilienthal Berlin Chronograph Line 2 Mesh Black Matte

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Measurements
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Spitfire Lock Chronograph

Chronograph Line 2 Mesh Black Matte
Diameter
42mm
42.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
n/a
Thickness
12mm
10.3mm
lowest
Water Resistance
50m
50m
MSRP
$260
lowest
$299
Movement
Quartz
Seiko VD57
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
4 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely appreciate the AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph's compelling design, drawing inspiration from Supermarine Spitfires with details like a prominent crown and rivets, and find the build quality excellent for the price. The watch features a 42mm stainless steel case with curved lugs for wearability, a bi-compax layout with subdials for elapsed time and a 24-hour scale, and black lume that glows green. Some owners note that AVI-8 watches offer something different and are decently well-made, though not of insane quality, and one reviewer found the included leather strap and bracelet to be the weakest aspects. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph highly for its striking design and good value at its price point.
Owners widely praise the Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph Line 2 Mesh Black Matte Ndash Lilienthal Berlin North America for its excellent quality and design, distinguishing it from fashion watches. One owner highlights the sub-dial for the second hand as a cool feature, and another finds the 42.5mm case fits well after bracelet adjustment. While some owners report long delivery times and poor communication, many find the watches to be good value, selling for under half of retail. On balance, owners rate the Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph Line 2 Mesh Black Matte Ndash Lilienthal Berlin North America highly for its quality and design at its price point.
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