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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsRZE Aspirare

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Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260
Aspirare
RZEAspirare
MSRP $699

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
Aspirare44mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
Aspirare40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
Aspirare200m
MSRP
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260
Aspirare$699

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
53mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
MIDNIGHT OAK
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
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.

RZE Aspirare

The RZE Aspirare is widely praised for its exceptional value and build quality at $599, featuring a 44mm titanium case with UltraHex coating and a Miyota 9015 movement. Owners find the watch surprisingly comfortable, even on smaller wrists, and appreciate its modern, futuristic design and interchangeable bezel system. Some reviewers note the minute hand appears slightly short relative to the chapter ring, and the 53mm lug-to-lug may be challenging for smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Aspirare highly for its robust titanium construction and strong value proposition.

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