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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsHelgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

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Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda
HelgraySuperfast Automatic - Silver Panda
MSRP $799

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda100m
MSRP
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda$799

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
MIDNIGHT OAK
Black

Movement

1 specs
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$799

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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.

Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

The Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda is praised for its attractive, timeless panda aesthetic and value, featuring a reliable Seiko VK64 mecaquartz movement and sapphire crystal. However, its wearability is described as bulky and boxy, the lume is disappointing, lasting only 5-10 minutes, and the chronograph pusher action is slightly stiff. On balance, owners appreciate the Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda for its appealing panda dial and value proposition.

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