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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré

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Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
Tangente gold 33 doré32.8mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
Tangente gold 33 doré53 hoursh
Water Resistance
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
Tangente gold 33 doré30m
MSRP
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260
Tangente gold 33 doré$12,500

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
32.8mm
Thickness
6.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.2mm
Lug Width
22mm
17mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
Type
Quartz
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
53 hoursh
Jewels
25
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$12,500

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré

The NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré is praised for its classic Bauhaus design and exceptionally thin 6.9mm case. Owners widely describe the watch as "incredible" and "lovely." However, some find the gold accents subtle, and one owner noted they would not purchase it for $13k, citing other watches that offer more functionality for the price. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold 33 doré for its elegant, thin design, though its value proposition at its price point is debated.

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