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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsChristopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic

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Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260
C1 Bel Canto Classic
Christopher WardC1 Bel Canto Classic
MSRP $5,340

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
C1 Bel Canto Classic40mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
C1 Bel Canto Classic38h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
C1 Bel Canto Classic30m
MSRP
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260
C1 Bel Canto Classic$5,340

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
MIDNIGHT OAK
Oro
Indices
Applied
Roman numerals
Lume
None
SLN C1 X1 BL

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
29

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$5,340

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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.

Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic

The Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic features a 41mm titanium case with a glassbox sapphire crystal and a laser-etched guilloché dial with Roman numerals. It utilizes a modified Sellita SW200-1 movement with a chiming module, and its chiming mechanism showcases meticulous hand-finishing. One reviewer found the Oyster-style bracelet a stylistic mismatch for the watch's classical dial design. On balance, reviewers highlight the C1 Bel Canto Classic's refined dial and hand-finished chiming mechanism.

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