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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsSternglas Merion

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Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260
Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
Merion41mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
Merion41h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
Merion200m
MSRP
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260
Merion$701

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
MIDNIGHT OAK
Lume
None
Luminova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$701

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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 Merion

The value proposition of the Sternglas Merion is consistently praised by reviewers. Reviewers disagree on whether the Sternglas Merion is the best dive watch under €500.

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