AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsSwatch MoonSwatch Mission to Saturn

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph at true scale

Spitfire Lock Chronograph

Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Saturn at true scale

MoonSwatch Mission to Saturn

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

50mm

47.3mm

lowest

Thickness

12mm

lowest

13.3mm

Water Resistance

50m

highest

30m

MSRP

$260

lowest

$285

Movement

Quartz

Quartz

Case

6 specs
Thickness
12mm
13.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
47.3mm
Lug Width
22mm
n/a
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Bioceramic
Finish
n/a
Beige
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Bio-sourced material
Dial Color
MIDNIGHT OAK
Beige

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$285
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph

Owners widely appreciate the AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph's compelling design, drawing inspiration from Supermarine Spitfires with details like a prominent crown and rivets, and find the build quality excellent for the price. The watch features a 42mm stainless steel case with curved lugs for wearability, a bi-compax layout with subdials for elapsed time and a 24-hour scale, and black lume that glows green. Some owners note that AVI-8 watches offer something different and are decently well-made, though not of insane quality, and one reviewer found the included leather strap and bracelet to be the weakest aspects. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph highly for its striking design and good value at its price point.

Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Saturn

The Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Saturn is described as a fun and frivolous watch that brings joy, featuring a beige case, brown bezel, green chronograph hands, and brown sub-dials. Some owners find its lightweight feel appealing, though one owner notes the strap is their only complaint, and another suggests it feels better on a new FKM strap with a deployant clasp. Reviewers and owners alike flag that the 3-bar water resistance is minimal and the crystal may scratch quickly. Owners also note that the Moonswatch is not serviceable or repairable, and some criticize it as overpriced for a plastic watch with availability issues. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Saturn to be a fun, albeit minimally water-resistant and potentially scratch-prone, watch that some consider overpriced for its material construction.