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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsKUOE SOMBRERO 90-011

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Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260
SOMBRERO 90-011
KUOESOMBRERO 90-011
MSRP $980

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
SOMBRERO 90-01138mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
SOMBRERO 90-01142h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
SOMBRERO 90-011200m
MSRP
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260
SOMBRERO 90-011$980

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
12.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
45.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
MIDNIGHT OAK
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$980

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011

Owners widely praise the KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 for its stunning dials, blued hands, and quality finishing, with many highlighting its great value and vintage-inspired aesthetic. The comfortable jubilee bracelet and excellent lume are frequently mentioned positives. One owner notes the watch is "pretty thick in regards to height," and another points out minor criticism regarding the handset finish and crown edges, with indices and handset sharing a similar color that can obscure visibility. The KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 utilizes a Miyota 9039 movement, with reported accuracy ranging from -10 to +30 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 highly for its attractive design and value proposition.

From video reviewers

The KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011's vintage-inspired dial and hands are a strong point, with reviewers noting their aesthetic appeal. The watch's design is also praised for its uniqueness, with one reviewer calling it "design perfection." However, the relatively short 40-hour power reserve of the MIYOTA Cal.9039 automatic movement is a notable weakness.

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