AVI-8 Hawker Harrier Matador ChronographvsCitizen Blue Angels Skyhawk Flight 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 at true scale

Hawker Harrier Matador Chronograph

Citizen Blue Angels Skyhawk Flight Chronograph at true scale

Blue Angels Skyhawk Flight Chronograph

Diameter

45mm

45mm

Lug-to-Lug

52.6mm

n/a

Thickness

15mm

15mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

MSRP

$330

lowest

$450

Movement

Quartz

C651

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
52.6mm
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
n/a
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
Brushed and Polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
n/a
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
n/a
Dial Color
Bronze
Blue
Indices
n/a
Applied

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
C651
Type
Quartz
Solar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$330
$450
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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.

Citizen Blue Angels Skyhawk Flight Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Citizen Blue Angels Skyhawk Flight Chronograph for its exceptional accuracy and timekeeping, with one owner calling it the best they have ever owned. The watch is noted for its comprehensive features, including atomic timekeeping, a 1/100 second chronograph, perpetual calendar, and world time zones, making it highly useful for various professions. The deep blue dial and bezel, along with the Eco-Drive solar technology, are also frequently highlighted as appealing aspects. The crown and pushers offer a satisfying user experience for mode selection and setting adjustments. However, some find the busy dial appealing, while others note the digital displays can be difficult to read in low light conditions due to the watch face size. One owner reported that the world time function did not initially line up with a city but could be adjusted with a reset procedure.