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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
MIDNIGHT OAK
Bronze

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$399

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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.

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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