AVI-8 Hawker Harrier Matador ChronographvsBERNY Chronograph Field 2845M

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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 at true scale

Hawker Harrier Matador Chronograph

BERNY Chronograph Field 2845M at true scale

Chronograph Field 2845M

Diameter

45mm

43mm

Lug-to-Lug

52.6mm

51mm

lowest

Thickness

15mm

14mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

highest

30m

MSRP

$330

$125

lowest

Movement

Quartz

Seiko VK68

Case

7 specs
Diameter
45mm
43mm
Thickness
15mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
52.6mm
51mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
n/a
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
n/a
Dial Color
Bronze
n/a

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko VK68
Type
Quartz
Meca-Quartz
Power Reserve
0h
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$330
$125
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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

Owners widely praise AVI-8 watches for their aviation-themed designs and comfortable straps, with many finding them to be good value, especially when on sale. Some owners note good lume and stainless steel construction, while others consider them fashion pieces rather than enthusiast-grade timepieces. One owner reported a failed crown after two months of office wear, and some note minor issues like misaligned chrono hands and mineral crystals that scratch easily. The brand's use of AI-generated advertising has also led some commenters to state they will actively avoid purchasing from AVI-8. Overall, owners and reviewers find the AVI-8 Hawker Harrier Matador Chronograph to be a well-valued fashion piece with appealing aviation-themed designs.

BERNY Chronograph Field 2845M

Owners widely praise the BERNY BERNY-Men Quartz Chronograph Field Watch-2845M for its exceptional value, with many highlighting its lightweight titanium case and hardware, AR-coated sapphire crystal, and sweeping quartz movement as standout features for its price point. One owner notes fantastic timekeeping at -3 seconds per day, while another commends the AR coating as superior to other brands. However, one owner finds the male end-links make the bracelet unwearable. Overall, owners rate the BERNY BERNY-Men Quartz Chronograph Field Watch-2845M highly for its impressive specifications and comfortable, lightweight build at an accessible price.