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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsSeiko Essentials Daywear

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Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260
Essentials Daywear
SeikoEssentials Daywear
MSRP $325

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
Essentials Daywear39.5mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
Essentials Daywear40h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
Essentials Daywear100m
MSRP
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260
Essentials Daywear$325

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12mm
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
46.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
MIDNIGHT OAK
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
6N76

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$325

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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.

Seiko Essentials Daywear

Seiko Essentials Daywear is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight design, featuring a thin 8.4mm case and 100m water resistance. Owners appreciate the convenience of its quartz movement and sapphire crystal. One owner notes the titanium bracelet has larger gaps due to its smaller center link. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Daywear highly for its comfortable wearability and strong value proposition.

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