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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
MIDNIGHT OAK
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$665

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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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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