AVI-8 Hawker Harrier Matador Chronograph (43mm)vsSpinnaker Fleuss 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.

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

Hawker Harrier Matador Chronograph (43mm)

Spinnaker Fleuss Chronograph at true scale

Fleuss Chronograph

Diameter

n/a

43mm

Lug-to-Lug

52.3mm

51mm

lowest

Thickness

14mm

14mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

MSRP

$270

lowest

$325

Movement

Quartz

Seiko VK64

Case

4 specs
Diameter
n/a
43mm
Lug-to-Lug
52.3mm
51mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Grey
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko VK64
Type
Quartz
Meca-Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$270
$325
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Reviews

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

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.

Spinnaker Fleuss Chronograph

The Spinnaker Fleuss Chronograph is praised for its impressive aesthetic, comfortable wearability, and excellent value at its affordable price point. Some owners note the internal bezel rotates too easily and the clasp isn't finely finished, while one reviewer flags the chronograph function stops at 60 minutes and requires resetting. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Fleuss Chronograph highly for its compelling aesthetic and value.