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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsBell & Ross BR-05 Diamond

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Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260
BR-05 Diamond
Bell & RossBR-05 Diamond
MSRP $24,829

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
BR-05 Diamond40mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
BR-05 Diamond
Water Resistance
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
BR-05 Diamond100m
MSRP
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260
BR-05 Diamond$24,829

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
MIDNIGHT OAK
Black
Indices
Applied
Applied indices
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.321
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
None
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$24,829

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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.

Bell & Ross BR-05 Diamond

Owners widely praise the Bell & Ross BR-05 Diamond's design and build quality, noting its comfortable wearability and a less derivative appearance in person. The contrast between brushed and polished finishes, along with the blue sunray dial, contributes to its appeal as a versatile integrated steel sports watch. Some owners, however, find the crown to be a bit fussy and criticize the high price relative to the SW300-1 movement. On balance, owners rate the Bell & Ross BR-05 Diamond highly for its striking design and versatile wearability.

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