AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsSeiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph at true scale

Spitfire Lock Chronograph

Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition at true scale

Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition

Diameter

42mm

43mm

Lug-to-Lug

50mm

49mm

lowest

Thickness

12mm

lowest

12.2mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

MSRP

$260

n/a

Movement

Quartz

Seiko V176

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
12mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
49mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
Black PVD
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
n/a
Screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
MIDNIGHT OAK
Black
Indices
n/a
Applied
Lume
None
Luminous hands and indices

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko V176
Type
Quartz
Solar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
n/a
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph

Owners widely appreciate the AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph's compelling design, drawing inspiration from Supermarine Spitfires with details like a prominent crown and rivets, and find the build quality excellent for the price. The watch features a 42mm stainless steel case with curved lugs for wearability, a bi-compax layout with subdials for elapsed time and a 24-hour scale, and black lume that glows green. Some owners note that AVI-8 watches offer something different and are decently well-made, though not of insane quality, and one reviewer found the included leather strap and bracelet to be the weakest aspects. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph highly for its striking design and good value at its price point.

Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition

Owners appreciate the Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition for its solar quartz movement, chronograph function, and 100m water resistance. Reviewers highlight its comfortable fit, trendy design, great legibility, and excellent build quality for the price, with one noting the dial design shows significant effort. One owner flags the chronograph second hand as slightly off-center, though still finds the complication satisfying. Some reviewers desired a sapphire crystal instead of mineral. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition highly for its impressive value and appealing design.

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