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AVI-8 P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz ChronographvsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph
AVI-8P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph
MSRP $315
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph43mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph40h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph50m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph$315
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
COMMAND PILOT
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$315
$1,083

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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.

CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage, with some finding its quality comparable to higher-end watches. A reviewer notes the 41mm PVD-coated watch features a bright SuperLuminova dial. One owner reports a bit of play in the 60-click bezel, present from new, alongside minor wear on the PVD coating and bezel insert. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some questioning its value at £700.

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