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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsSpinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie

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Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie
SpinnakerFleuss Pearl Diver Nessie
MSRP $425

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie43mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie150m
MSRP
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie$425

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
51mm
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
MIDNIGHT OAK
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$425

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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 Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie

Owners widely report a split on the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie's build quality, with some finding it disappointing due to issues like misaligned bezels or indices, while others praise its robust construction. The watch features a blue mother-of-pearl dial with a hidden Nessie silhouette, powered by a Miyota 8245 movement and priced at $425. One owner noted the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie felt a bit large. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie offers good value with unique design elements that celebrate its theme without being overly cartoonish.

From video reviewers

The blue Mother-of-Pearl dial with "Nessie" easter eggs is a distinctive design element. The 43mm case size may be substantial for smaller wrists.

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