AVI-8 Hawker Harrier Matador Chronograph (43mm)vsDuxot Accelero Chronograph Compax Skeleton Edition

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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.

AVI-8 Hawker Harrier Matador Chronograph (43mm) at true scale

Hawker Harrier Matador Chronograph (43mm)

Duxot Accelero Chronograph Compax Skeleton Edition at true scale

Accelero Chronograph Compax Skeleton Edition

Diameter

n/a

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

52.3mm

48mm

lowest

Thickness

14mm

12mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

MSRP

$270

$220

lowest

Movement

Quartz

Seiko VK63

Case

7 specs
Diameter
n/a
40mm
Thickness
14mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
52.3mm
48mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Grey
Black

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko VK63
Type
Quartz
Meca-Quartz
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$270
$220
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Reviews

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AVI-8 Hawker Harrier Matador Chronograph (43mm)

Owners widely praise the AVI-8 Hawker Harrier Matador Chronograph for its distinctive aviation-inspired design, well-executed metal finishing, and attractive knurling on the bezel and crowns. The applied and lumed hour numerals, deeply recessed sub-dials, and artistic case back are also highlighted as appealing features. The mecha-quartz movement is described as smooth, and the dial layout is considered clear and easy to read, with owners finding the strap comfortable and appreciating the overall value around $200. One owner questions the quality relative to the price, and a separate user reported a contentious experience with AVI-8 customer service. On balance, owners rate the AVI-8 Hawker Harrier Matador Chronograph highly for its detailed aviation design and strong value proposition.

Duxot Accelero Chronograph Compax Skeleton Edition

Owners widely praise the Duxot Accelero Chronograph Compax Skeleton Edition's 40mm cushion case, finding it a comfortable fit with good wrist presence, and appreciate the solid feel of the included bracelet. The Seiko meca-quartz movement is noted for its reliable accuracy and smooth sweep of the chronograph seconds hand, while the case exhibits excellent finishing and good alignment of indices and subdials. The watch is considered to have good Chinese manufacturing quality, comparable to other brands in its segment. Overall, owners rate the Duxot Accelero Chronograph Compax Skeleton Edition highly for its comfortable wearability and solid build quality at the price point.

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