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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsBremont ionBird

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Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260
ionBird
BremontionBird
MSRP $5,800

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
ionBird43mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
ionBird40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
ionBird
MSRP
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260
ionBird$5,800

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
MIDNIGHT OAK
Regular length (15cm - 19cm wrist size)

Movement

1 specs
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$5,800

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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.

Bremont ionBird

Owners report the Bremont ionBird is overpriced and features a printed dial with a poorly placed date window at 4:30, which some find visually disruptive. However, some owners suggest its case finishing is superior to competitors. The 43mm titanium Bremont ionBird GMT is powered by a COSC-certified BE-93-2AV automatic movement and retails for $5,795. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Bremont ionBird's date window placement and price point to be significant drawbacks.

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