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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsLorier Hydra SIII

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Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260
Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
Hydra SIII39mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
Hydra SIII40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
Hydra SIII200m
MSRP
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260
Hydra SIII$699

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
MIDNIGHT OAK
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$699

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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.

Lorier Hydra SIII

Owners and reviewers praise the Lorier Hydra SIII for its value, GMT functionality via the Miyota 9075 movement, and classic travel-diver aesthetics. Some reviewers note the finishing is simple or a tad rough around the edges, while others find it good for the price. Accuracy figures range from +7 to +8.5 seconds per day. The domed Hesalite crystal may exhibit distortion. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Lorier Hydra SIII highly for its feature set and value proposition in a travel-diver format.

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