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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsPhoibos Argo Bronze

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Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260
Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
Argo Bronze40.5mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
Argo Bronze40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
Argo Bronze200m
MSRP
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260
Argo Bronze$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$499

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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 Argo Bronze

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo Bronze for its appealing design, natural patina development, and the smooth sweep of its Miyota 9015 movement. One owner highlights the watch as a "wearable piece of art," appreciating its color combinations and overall feel. The included band is noted as a good fit for narrow wrists. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Argo Bronze highly for its aesthetic appeal and the quality of its movement.

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