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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
MIDNIGHT OAK
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$1,083

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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.

CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage, with some finding its quality comparable to higher-end watches. A reviewer notes the 41mm PVD-coated watch features a bright SuperLuminova dial. One owner reports a bit of play in the 60-click bezel, present from new, alongside minor wear on the PVD coating and bezel insert. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some questioning its value at £700.

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