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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente neomatik blue gold

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Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
Tangente neomatik blue gold35mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
Tangente neomatik blue gold43 hoursh
Water Resistance
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
Tangente neomatik blue gold50m
MSRP
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260
Tangente neomatik blue gold$4,250

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
35mm
Thickness
12mm
6.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
43mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
MIDNIGHT OAK
Blue
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 3001
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
43 hoursh
Jewels
25
27

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$4,250

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente neomatik blue gold

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente for its beauty and exceptionally thin case, with some finding the dial too busy. The in-house DUW 3001 movement is noted as a positive, though some variants lack lume and the clasp on the 39mm model can chafe. One owner found the Gold Neomatik Dore 18ct overpriced for its functionality. Overall, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its aesthetic appeal and slim profile at its price point.

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