AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsTissot Supersport NBA Special Edition
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Measurements
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Spitfire Lock Chronograph

Supersport NBA Special Edition
Diameter
42mm
45.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
n/a
Thickness
12mm
11.9mm
lowest
Water Resistance
50m
100m
highest
MSRP
$260
lowest
$550
Movement
Quartz
13.25'
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
5 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
Owners widely praise the Tissot Supersport NBA Special Edition as an excellent entry-level Swiss watch, with its quartz movement being acceptable for its value. The bracelet's 2mm taper from 22mm to 20mm is noted to enhance wrist comfort. One reviewer found the team affiliation, limited to color-coded straps and a case back decal, to be a cost-saving measure lacking high-end appeal. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Supersport NBA Special Edition highly for its value and comfortable bracelet taper.
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