Which is cheaper, the AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph or the Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Kuro SUB?

At MSRP the AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $260, against $518 for the Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Kuro SUB — a $258 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph or the Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Kuro SUB?

The AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Kuro SUB — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph or the Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Kuro SUB?

The Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Kuro SUB is rated to 100m versus 50m for the AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph.

Which has a longer power reserve, the AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph or the Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Kuro SUB?

The Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Kuro SUB carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph.

What movement does the AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph run compared to the Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Kuro SUB?

The AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph runs a quartz caliber, while the Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Kuro SUB runs a automatic (Seiko NH35).

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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsShiro Kara Daibāzu: Kuro SUB

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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph

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MSRP $260

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Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Kuro SUB

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MSRP $518

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm

Daibāzu: Kuro SUB40mm

Power Reserve

Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h

Daibāzu: Kuro SUB41h

Water Resistance

Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m

Daibāzu: Kuro SUB100m

MSRP

Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260

Daibāzu: Kuro SUB$518

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Mineral

Sapphire

Dial Color

MIDNIGHT OAK

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Movement

3 specs

Caliber

—

Seiko NH35

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$260

$518

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