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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsSpinnaker Croft Pioneer

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Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260
Croft Pioneer
SpinnakerCroft Pioneer
MSRP $199

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
Croft Pioneer42mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
Croft Pioneer40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
Croft Pioneer100m
MSRP
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260
Croft Pioneer$199

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
MIDNIGHT OAK
Grey

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$199

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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.

Spinnaker Croft Pioneer

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer for its detailed workmanship and attractive dial tones that appear distinct in sunlight, with one owner reporting excellent timekeeping of zero gain or loss over two days. However, some owners report the watch keeping poor time, losing five minutes in a day, and find the crown difficult to spin. The leather strap is also noted as rigid. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer highly for its unique aventurine dial and wrist presence at the $130 price point.

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