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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsChristopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC

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Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC
Christopher WardC65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC
MSRP $1,695

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC46.68mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC38h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC200m
MSRP
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC$1,695

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
46.68mm
Thickness
12mm
12.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
46.68mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Bronze
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
MIDNIGHT OAK
Blue
Lume
None
SLN X1 BL Old Radium

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW200
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26
Complications
None
Moonphase, Day-date, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$1,695

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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 C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC for its comfortable wearability, durable case and bezel, and smooth winding action, with one owner finding its case superior to a Tudor's. However, accuracy is a significant concern, with one owner reporting +17 seconds per day. The rubber strap is also noted as lacking refinement, and some suggest design tweaks for greater brand uniqueness. Overall, owners rate the Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC highly for its wearability and case finishing, despite accuracy concerns with the Sellita SW330-2 movement.

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