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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsStraton Straton Daily Driver MKII

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Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260
Straton Daily Driver MKII
StratonStraton Daily Driver MKII
MSRP $299
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.

Straton Daily Driver MKII

Owners praise the Straton Daily Driver MKII for its AR-coated sapphire crystal and reliable Miyota 6S21 quartz movement at its price, with the comfortable Barton band fitting well for daily wear. The watch features a clean white dial with double panda chronograph subdials, stick indices, and a thin black bezel that owners find visually appealing. One caveat is availability — the watch is difficult to find for sale. Overall, the consensus is that the Straton Daily Driver MKII offers strong value through its sapphire crystal and quartz reliability, marred primarily by scarcity in the market.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
Straton Daily Driver MKII44mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
Straton Daily Driver MKII
Water Resistance
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
Straton Daily Driver MKII200m
MSRP
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260
Straton Daily Driver MKII$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
MIDNIGHT OAK
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 6S21
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$299
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