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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.

Tissot Chrono XL Vintage

The Tissot Chrono XL Vintage is widely appreciated for its retro pilot aesthetic, featuring altimeter-style numerals and a black, white, and bronze dial within a black steel case. Owners consistently praise its excellent lume for the price point. While the 45mm size is noted as substantial, some find it fits surprisingly well even under shirt cuffs, though it is generally considered more of a casual, t-shirt watch. On balance, owners value the Tissot Chrono XL Vintage for its distinctive vintage pilot design and strong lume at its price.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
Chrono XL Vintage45mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Lock Chronograph
Chrono XL Vintage
Water Resistance
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
Chrono XL Vintage100m
MSRP
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260
Chrono XL Vintage$450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
45mm
Thickness
12mm
11.02mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
45mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
MIDNIGHT OAK
Blue
Indices
Arabic
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
13.25'

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$450
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