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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsVaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

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Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260
Dirty Dozen (40mm)
VaerDirty Dozen (40mm)
MSRP $199

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
Dirty Dozen (40mm)36mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
Dirty Dozen (40mm)40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
Dirty Dozen (40mm)100m
MSRP
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260
Dirty Dozen (40mm)$199

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
9.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
MIDNIGHT OAK
40mm

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$199

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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.

Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

The Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) is praised for its nice case design and thin profile, making it wear flat. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) highly for its comfortable wearability due to its thin case.

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