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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsLongines LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES

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Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES
LonginesLA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES
MSRP $1,550

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES24mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES30m
MSRP
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES$1,550

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
24mm
Thickness
12mm
4.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
29.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
13mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
MIDNIGHT OAK
White
Indices
Applied
Painted Roman numerals
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
L209.2
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours and minutes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$1,550

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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.

Longines LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES

LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES is widely praised for its slim, elegant, and discreet design, making it a timeless dress watch suitable for all styles and occasions. Owners appreciate its comfort and lightness on the wrist, with 36mm and 38mm models noted as sleek and not chunky, fitting well on average wrists. The quartz version is recommended for daily wear due to its accuracy and grab-and-go convenience, while the automatic is seen as a finely finished dress piece. Some commenters advise against gold-plated versions due to potential wear issues, suggesting steel or solid gold instead. One owner reported frequent battery replacements on the quartz model, with batteries lasting only a few months. Overall, owners value LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES for its thin profile and classic styling at a good price point, especially on the pre-owned market.

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