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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsIslander Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263

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Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263
IslanderIslander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263
MSRP $329

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-26334mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263
Water Resistance
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-26350m
MSRP
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263$329

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
34mm
Thickness
12mm
37mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
0mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
MIDNIGHT OAK
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$329

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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.

Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263

Owners widely praise the Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263 for its exceptional value at $329, with many highlighting the striking pale blue dial and its suitability for semi-formal wear. Specific points of appreciation include the attractive case shape, the dial's texture, and the visibility of the blue hands. On balance, owners rate the Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263 highly for its aesthetic appeal and strong value proposition.

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