Astor + Banks ChronovsAVI-8 Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Astor + Banks Chrono at true scale

Chrono

AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph at true scale

Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph

Diameter

44mm

45mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

52mm

Thickness

n/a

11mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

MSRP

$575

$240

lowest

Movement

Ronda 5050.B

Quartz

Case

5 specs
Diameter
44mm
45mm
Thickness
n/a
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
52mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$240
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Astor + Banks Chrono

The Astor + Banks Chrono is praised for its sporty design and enthusiast-friendly price. One owner finds it looks better than a specific alternative, though another suggests other brands offer better value at higher price points. A reviewer notes the date numeral is consistently half in shadow due to deep-set placement. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Astor + Banks Chrono for its sporty design and accessible price point, despite a minor criticism regarding the date display.

AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph

The AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph features a 45mm case that wears comfortably, and owners praise its soft leather strap and clasp. Some find the design unique with rotating discs for time, though legibility can be a challenge. One owner noted lacking fitment on the case, crown, and crystal, feeling cheap, and cautioned that the mineral glass crystal will scratch easily. The quartz movement is considered acceptable by some. Overall, owners find the AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph to be a comfortable and unique pilot-style watch, with its strap and clasp being particular highlights.