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Astor + Banks ChronovsAVI-8 Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph

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Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph
MSRP $240

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph45mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph50m
MSRP
Chrono$575
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph$240

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
44mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$240

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What people say

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Astor + Banks Chrono

Owners widely praise the Astor + Banks Chrono for its sporty design, wrist-friendly 38.5mm size, and enthusiast-friendly price starting at $525. One reviewer notes the date numeral is consistently half in shadow due to deep-set placement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Astor + Banks Chrono highly for its design and value at the price point.

AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph

Owners widely report the AVI-8 Hawker Hunter's unique handless design with rotating discs is not easily legible but can be learned, and the 45mm case wears comfortably. One owner praises the leather strap and clasp as incredibly soft, while another flags the case, crown, and crystal fitment as lacking and feeling cheap, noting the mineral glass crystal will scratch easily. The Miyota automatic movement is considered trustworthy, though the AVI-8 Hawker Hunter is sometimes seen as having a design similar to other brands. On balance, owners appreciate the AVI-8 Hawker Hunter for its unique time-telling mechanism and comfortable wearability, despite some concerns about case finishing and crystal durability.

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