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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsLongines MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE

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Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE
LonginesMASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE
MSRP $3,500

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE34mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE
Water Resistance
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE30m
MSRP
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE$3,500

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Moonphase
Diameter
42mm
34mm
Thickness
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
L899.5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$3,500

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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 MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE

Owners widely praise the Longines Master Collection Moonphase for its beautiful, legible, and mesmerizing dial, with one owner noting it balances class and complexity. The watch offers old-world charm and a romantic moonphase complication, with the Caliber L899 movement providing a 64-hour power reserve. Some owners find the $3k price point high, suggesting better value exists elsewhere, while others acquired it for around $1700 USD. One owner notes the 40mm size is a perfect fit for a 6.75-inch wrist, though its limited water resistance makes it unsuitable for adventurous wear. On balance, the consensus is that the Longines Master Collection Moonphase is highly regarded for its classic design and attractive moonphase complication at its price point.

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