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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph — MIDNIGHT OAK
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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph

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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.

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Case
42mm
Power Reserve
—
Movement
Quartz
Water Resistance
50m
Crystal
Mineral
01

Case Dimensions

Diameter42mm
Thickness12mm
Lug-to-Lug50mm
Lug Width22mm
02

Case Build

Material316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance50m
03

Crystal & Dial

CrystalMineral
Dial ColorMIDNIGHT OAK
04

Movement

TypeQuartz
Beat Rate—
Power Reserve—
Jewels—
HackingNo
Hand-WindingNo
ComplicationsTime only
05

Design Language

Dial styleMatte
Sub-dials2
BezelFixed
Bracelet / strapLeather strap
HandsBaton
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In a nutshell

The AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph is a quartz chronograph watch, with a 42mm 316l stainless steel case, 12mm thick. Water resistance is rated to 50m, under a mineral crystal. Manufacturer MSRP is $260. The dial color is midnight oak.

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