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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsAVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph

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AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
MSRP $280

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph45mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph50m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph$280

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Silver
Brown

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
Type
Manual
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$280

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What people say

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Astor + Banks AB Clásico

The Astor + Banks Silver is praised for its nice finishing on the case and dial, with a nice texture on the dial. The watch's lug-to-lug fit is relatively slim, making it comfortable to wear. A weakness of the watch is its lume, which could be a bit brighter.

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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