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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsPhoibos Sea Nymph

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Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260
Sea Nymph
PhoibosSea Nymph
MSRP $240

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
Sea Nymph36mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
Sea Nymph40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
Sea Nymph300m
MSRP
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260
Sea Nymph$240

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
42mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SWISS RONDA 705

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$240

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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 Sea Nymph

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Sea Nymph's unique mother-of-pearl dial and distinctive bezel styling, with some finding it a good fit for smaller wrists. The 36mm case size is considered unisex, though some owners find it too small for larger wrists, while others enjoy it as a summer watch. The consensus is that the Phoibos Sea Nymph is a fun, visually interesting watch, with its polarizing bezel design being a key talking point.

From video reviewers

The watch features a double-domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating and a reliable Swiss Ronda 705 quartz movement. Reviewers noted the inclusion of both a leather and a rubber strap.

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