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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsSeiko Essentials Chronograph

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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 Essentials Chronograph

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Chronograph beautiful for its price, particularly on the grey market, praising its lightweight wearability for active use and college budgets. One owner notes the orange stripe on the stopwatch button can expand and fall off in heat. The watch is 41mm and was purchased for $160. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Chronograph highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, especially for active wear on a budget.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
Essentials Chronograph41.5mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
Essentials Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
Essentials Chronograph100m
MSRP
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260
Essentials Chronograph$265

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
41.5mm
Thickness
12mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
46.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Hardlex
Dial Color
MIDNIGHT OAK
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
8T63

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$265
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