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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsPraesidus Arctic Field

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Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260
Arctic Field
PraesidusArctic Field
MSRP $195

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
Arctic Field34mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
Arctic Field40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
Arctic Field50m
MSRP
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260
Arctic Field$195

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
34mm
Thickness
12mm
9.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
MIDNIGHT OAK
Gray

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
TMI VH-31 Meca-Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$195

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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.

Praesidus Arctic Field

The Praesidus Arctic Field is noted for its good readability and a faux patina that suits its style, with a blue anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal being a welcome detail. One reviewer highlights its 38mm titanium case with a brushed finish and 11.35mm thickness as well-crafted and elegant. On balance, reviewers find the Praesidus Arctic Field to be a readable and well-finished field watch.

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