AVI-8 Dambuster Operation Catechism 80th Dual Time Chronograph Limited EditionvsAVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph

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Measurements

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AVI-8 Dambuster Operation Catechism 80th Dual Time Chronograph Limited Edition at true scale

Dambuster Operation Catechism 80th Dual Time Chronograph Limited Edition

AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph at true scale

Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph

Diameter

43mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

50mm

Thickness

n/a

11mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

MSRP

$285

$210

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Movement

Quartz

Quartz

Case

3 specs
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
n/a
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
50mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
White

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285
$210
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Reviews

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AVI-8 Dambuster Operation Catechism 80th Dual Time Chronograph Limited Edition

The AVI-8 Dambuster Operation Catechism 80th Dual Time Chronograph Limited Edition is praised for its dial design, which is neither boring nor overly loud, and its case finishing is considered acceptable for its price point. Owners note that the 43mm case has a 51mm lug-to-lug measurement, causing it to wear large on wrists up to 17.5cm. The watch utilizes a meca-quartz movement, offering quartz accuracy with a sweeping second hand, and is priced at US$255. Overall, owners and reviewers find the AVI-8 Dambuster Operation Catechism 80th Dual Time Chronograph Limited Edition to be a well-designed watch for its price, with the primary caveat being its large wearability due to the lug-to-lug dimension.

AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph

Owners praise the AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph for its visually appealing design, featuring a thin bezel, distinctive pusher style, and attractive dial colors that differentiate it from more common black-dial watches. Some owners note the chronograph buttons can stick, and a reviewer found the date window small and difficult to read. One owner was disappointed to find a Chinese DG-3809-3D movement rather than an expected Japanese caliber, though they still considered it a keeper at a discounted price. Overall, owners rate the AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph highly for its distinctive aesthetics and value when purchased at a discount.

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