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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

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Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260
A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
A perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260
A perfectly useless afternoon$195

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Casual
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
MIDNIGHT OAK
Standard

Movement

1 specs
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$195

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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.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon is widely praised for its creative, fun, and original design, with reviewers and owners alike highlighting its vibrant colors and ability to serve as a conversation starter. The watch is considered well-made for its price, featuring a unique aesthetic where a figure's leg indicates the hour and a rubber duck shows the minutes. Some owners report the blue nylon strap can be small in diameter. One reviewer noted the Milanese bracelet was too shiny and opted to brush it and the lugs for a more subdued look. The mechanical variant uses an STP1-11 automatic movement with a 44-hour power reserve and acceptable accuracy, while the quartz variant features a unique dial design with hour markers integrated into the watery visual. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon highly for its imaginative design and good value.

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