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AVI-8 P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz ChronographvsPraesidus Desert Field

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P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph
AVI-8P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph
MSRP $315
Desert Field
PraesidusDesert Field
MSRP $195

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph43mm
Desert Field34mm
Power Reserve
P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph40h
Desert Field40h
Water Resistance
P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph50m
Desert Field50m
MSRP
P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph$315
Desert Field$195

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
43mm
34mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
COMMAND PILOT
Red

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$315
$195

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What people say

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AVI-8 P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph

Owners widely praise the AVI-8 P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph for its vintage-inspired, cockpit instrument aesthetic and the functional meca-quartz chronograph movement. The blue dial is described as stunning with depth, and the aviation-style numerals and brushed steel case contribute to its look. One owner notes the non-sapphire crystal scratches easily, and another criticizes the highly reflective crystal and poor lume. On balance, owners rate the AVI-8 P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph highly for its collectible aviation tribute design and satisfying meca-quartz chronograph function.

Praesidus Desert Field

Praesidus Desert Field owners highlight its textured dial, with one specifically mentioning the Black Texture variant. On balance, owners find the Praesidus Desert Field appealing for its dial textures.

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