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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsNOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33

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Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260
Ludwig gold 33
NOMOS GlashütteLudwig gold 33
MSRP $12,500

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
Ludwig gold 3332.8mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
Ludwig gold 3353 hoursh
Water Resistance
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
Ludwig gold 3330m
MSRP
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260
Ludwig gold 33$12,500

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
32.8mm
Thickness
12mm
6.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
42.2mm
Lug Width
22mm
17mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
Type
Quartz
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
53 hoursh
Jewels
25
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$12,500

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33 for its blend of traditional Roman numerals and modern design, highlighting exceptional dial printing and blued steel hands that are best appreciated in person. Reviewers note it as the most affordable entry to in-house German watchmaking, with its slim 33mm case and Roman numeral dial positioning it as a formal dress watch. Some find the small diameter too diminutive for modern tastes. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33 highly for its refined appearance and value as an accessible German-made dress watch.

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