AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsTissot Supersport NBA Special Edition

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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

Tissot Supersport NBA Special Edition at true scale

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 specs
Diameter
42mm
45.5mm
Thickness
12mm
11.92mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
n/a
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
MIDNIGHT OAK
Graded anthracite-black
Indices
n/a
Arabic and indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
n/a
13.25'

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$550
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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.

Tissot Supersport NBA Special Edition

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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