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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsGrand Seiko SBGP009

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Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260
SBGP009
Grand SeikoSBGP009
MSRP $3,100

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
SBGP00940mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
SBGP00940h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
SBGP009100m
MSRP
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260
SBGP009$3,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
MIDNIGHT OAK
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
9F85

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$3,100

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGP009

Grand Seiko SBGP009 owners note its "normal quartz" movement, and one owner criticizes the bracelet for lacking a taper. One owner cites a 40-year-old Seiko quartz watch that has only required battery changes as evidence of the reliability of Grand Seiko's quartz movements. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGP009 for its perceived long-term reliability.

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