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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsPraesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz

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Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz
PraesidusA-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz
MSRP $215

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz38mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz50m
MSRP
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz$215

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
MIDNIGHT OAK
Brown

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ameriquartz USA

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$215

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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.

Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz

Owners praise the Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz as a sturdy, versatile tool watch at $215 USD, noting its precise Ameriquartz movement. However, some owners report unpolished lugs, random timekeeping errors ranging from 5-15 minutes off, premature battery death, and difficulties with battery replacements and customer service. The canvas strap is also noted as being very long, and the crystal is sapphire-coated K1 mineral. On balance, owners find the Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz a capable daily beater despite these specific concerns.

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