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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsMaen Classic 36

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Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260
Classic 36
MaenClassic 36
MSRP $639

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
Classic 3636mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
Classic 3640h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
Classic 3650m
MSRP
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260
Classic 36$639

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
9.8mm
Lug Width
22mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
MIDNIGHT OAK
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$639

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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.

Maen Classic 36

Owners widely praise the Maen Classic 36 for its salmon dial and clean moon phase, with its radial brushing also noted as a positive design element. One owner reports excellent quality, drawing from experience with a sibling model. A concern exists regarding the inability to try on microbrand watches before purchase to assess value. One owner experienced a non-functional watch upon arrival. Overall, owners value the Maen Classic 36 for its attractive dial and design elements, though a significant quality control issue was reported by one owner.

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