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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsGrand Seiko SLGW007

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Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260
SLGW007
Grand SeikoSLGW007
MSRP $10,000

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
SLGW00738.6mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
SLGW00780h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
SLGW00730m
MSRP
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260
SLGW007$10,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38.6mm
Thickness
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
MIDNIGHT OAK
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9SA4
Type
Quartz
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$10,000

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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.

Grand Seiko SLGW007

Grand Seiko SLGW007 owners and reviewers praise its compact 38.6mm x 9.95mm Evolution 9 case and the textured "Moonlit Birch" dial, described as moody, elegant, and captivating. The technically credible 9SA4 hand-wound movement with an 80-hour power reserve is also highlighted. Its 30m water resistance and lack of lume are noted as appropriate for a dress watch. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW007 highly for its refined case, captivating dial, and updated movement.

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