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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsSeiko Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition

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Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition35mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition72h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition50m
MSRP
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260
Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition$1,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
35mm
Thickness
12mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
37mm
Lug Width
22mm
11mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
MIDNIGHT OAK
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
6R51
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$1,900

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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.

Seiko Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition

The Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition features a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and gold leaf hands, evoking early 20th-century designs. It is powered by the 72-hour calibre 6R51. Overall, owners view the Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition as a meaningful family heirloom.

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