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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsVario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

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Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
Vario1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
MSRP $428

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench37mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench100m
MSRP
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
MIDNIGHT OAK

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82s5
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$428

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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.

Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

The Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench is widely seen as a commemorative keepsake, particularly for those celebrating Singapore's 60th anniversary or born in 1965. Reviewers note its vibrant red enamel dial and 37mm steel case with fixed wire lugs, along with 100m water resistance. One owner reported the watch is "patina-ing well" after three years, and the Miyota 82S5 movement is considered a reliable, cost-effective base. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench as a unique souvenir and tribute piece, with its distinctive enamel dial being a key draw.

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