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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsVaer Atlas

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Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260
Atlas
VaerAtlas
MSRP $699

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
Atlas38mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
Atlas40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
Atlas100m
MSRP
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260
Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
MIDNIGHT OAK
Cream

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$699

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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.

Vaer Atlas

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

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