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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsPraesidus Desert Field

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Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260
Desert Field
PraesidusDesert Field
MSRP $195

At a glance

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

Full specifications

Case

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

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
MIDNIGHT OAK
Red

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515

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 Desert Field

Praesidus Desert Field owners highlight its textured dial, with one specifically mentioning the Black Texture variant. On balance, owners find the Praesidus Desert Field appealing for its dial textures.

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