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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsPhoibos Apollo

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Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260
Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
Apollo39mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
Apollo40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
Apollo200m
MSRP
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260
Apollo$460

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
MIDNIGHT OAK
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$460

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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.

Phoibos Apollo

The Phoibos Apollo is widely praised for its unique design, outstanding lume, and lightweight titanium build, with owners highlighting its comfortable 41mm wearability and value powered by a Miyota 9015 movement. Some find the "rocket" hand design hinders quick time-telling, and the bracelet does not taper. A few owners consider its price point high relative to other titanium and bronze offerings. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Apollo highly for its distinctive aesthetic and excellent lume at the price.

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