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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsTissot Desir

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Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260
Desir
TissotDesir
MSRP $550

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
Desir28mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
Desir40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
Desir50m
MSRP
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260
Desir$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
28mm
Thickness
12mm
7.68mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
28mm
Lug Width
22mm
4.95mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
Dial Color
MIDNIGHT OAK
White mother-of-pearl
Indices
Applied
Diamonds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$550

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What people say

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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 Desir

The Tissot Desir is praised for its slim profile, mother of pearl dial, and understated design, making it an elegant and versatile dress watch. One owner finds the Tissot Desir a lovely watch. However, the border of the face is a glitter strip, not pavé stones as some might assume. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Desir highly for its elegant and versatile dress watch qualities.

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