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AVI-8 Spitfire Lock ChronographvsLongines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED

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Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8Spitfire Lock Chronograph
MSRP $260
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED
LonginesLEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED
MSRP $3,200

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Lock Chronograph42mm
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED42mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Lock Chronograph40h
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED72h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Lock Chronograph50m
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED300m
MSRP
Spitfire Lock Chronograph$260
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED$3,200

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Thickness
12mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
52.6mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Both sides
Dial Color
MIDNIGHT OAK
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
L888.5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$3,200

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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 LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED

Owners widely praise the Longines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED for its retro design and versatility, with some noting it wears smaller than its dimensions suggest and its crystal height contributes to a perceived thinness. However, the 50mm lug-to-lug length is a point of contention, with some finding it a drawback while others report it fits flush on larger wrists and curves well on smaller ones. The clasp is reported to scratch easily, and some owners note dust can collect on the dial, while the lume is considered not strong and the bracelet lacks end links. Overall, owners value the Longines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED for its appealing vintage aesthetic and comfortable wearability, despite some practical concerns regarding the clasp and dial.

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