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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsHamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono

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Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono42mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono50m
MSRP
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono$2,225

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Thickness
14.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
MIDNIGHT OAK
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-21
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$2,225

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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.

Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono for its impressive craftsmanship, details, and overall finish, noting sharp edges on the mixed brushed and polished lugs that give it a premium look and a refined yet bold presence. The watch offers an improved 60-hour power reserve and increased precision. However, its pushers are noted as being chunky. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono highly for its premium finishing and refined presence on the wrist.

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