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Venezianico Arsenale AvventurinavsAVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph

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Arsenale Avventurina
VenezianicoArsenale Avventurina
MSRP $885
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
MSRP $280

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale Avventurina40mm
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph45mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale Avventurina40h
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Arsenale Avventurina100m
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph50m
MSRP
Arsenale Avventurina$885
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph$280

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
45mm
Thickness
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Brown
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$885
$280

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What people say

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Venezianico Arsenale Avventurina

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Venezianico Arsenale for its exceptional finishing and wearability, with a thin case profile and comfortable strap options. The Côtes de Genève dial and overall luxury appearance are frequently highlighted as significant strengths, especially considering its value proposition. One owner noted slightly misaligned hour markers, while a reviewer found the strap-changing mechanism difficult and the watch lacking lume. Accuracy figures vary, with one source reporting -10/+30 seconds per day for the Miyota 9100 movement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Venezianico Arsenale highly for its impressive finishing and comfortable wearability at its price point.

AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph

Owners widely praise the AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph's airplane-inspired dial design and the comfortable, soft leather strap with a no-break-in clasp. However, one owner notes that the case, crown, and glass crystal fitment left much to be desired, feeling cheap, and the mineral glass is prone to scratching. The watch is considered overpriced for its features, though appealing when found on sale. On balance, owners find the AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph appealing for its unique dial and comfortable strap, despite concerns about case finishing and the mineral crystal.

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