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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsRZE Urbanist

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Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260
Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
Urbanist36mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
Urbanist40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
Urbanist100m
MSRP
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260
Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
42mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
MIDNIGHT OAK
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$299

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

RZE Urbanist

The RZE Urbanist is widely praised as a fantastic, lightweight, "grab and go" everyday watch. Owners highlight its durable titanium case with scratch-resistant coatings and sapphire crystal. The solar movement is noted for keeping good time and is guaranteed for life. Production models feature a push-in crown, a change from earlier screw-down versions. Overall, owners rate the RZE Urbanist highly for its durable, lightweight titanium construction and reliable solar movement.

From video reviewers

The RZE Urbanist features a Japanese movement for accurate timekeeping and reliable performance. The watch's lume brightness is a shared weakness, with both reviewers noting it could be improved. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering it a 'great value' for the price, while the other highlights its solar power feature as a significant strength.

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