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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsLongines DOLCEVITA

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Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260
DOLCEVITA
LonginesDOLCEVITA
MSRP $4,000

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
DOLCEVITA32mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
DOLCEVITA
Water Resistance
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
DOLCEVITA30m
MSRP
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260
DOLCEVITA$4,000

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
32mm
Thickness
12mm
6.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
32mm
Lug Width
22mm
15mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
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
Silver
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
L178.2
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$4,000

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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.

Longines DOLCEVITA

Owners widely praise the Longines DolceVita's finishing, noting the beautiful dial and case polish, with some considering it better value than alternatives. One owner finds the steel strap models unattractive and flags the crown and date window as problematic. The Longines DolceVita X YVY collaboration is noted as a quartz fashion watch with a unique equestrian design and interchangeable straps, priced at $1,600. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines DolceVita highly for its aesthetic appeal and value proposition, particularly its dial design.

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