AVI-8 Hawker HarriervsNivada Grenchen F77 Chrono Mecaquartz

Owners widely praise the AVI-8 Hawker Harrier for its handsome, utilitarian design and unique day display, with one owner noting the comfortable wearability of the 45mm case despite its size. The AVI-8 Hawker Harrier Pegasus Concept features a handless design with rotating wheels for time display, which is legible once accustomed to. Some owners report solid build quality and great lume, while others feel the watch can become cheap-feeling over time. The AVI-8 Hawker Harrier II AV-4065-04 was considered worth its purchase price of $400 AUD. On balance, owners rate the AVI-8 Hawker Harrier well for its distinctive design and value at its price point.

The Nivada Grenchen F77 Chrono Mecaquartz is praised for its solid case build, legible dial with applied indices and lume, and a domed sapphire crystal. Owners appreciate the mecaquartz movement for its slimmer profile, affordability, and reliability, with some finding the finishing excellent and the watch well-constructed for its price range of $550-$750. However, one owner reported abysmal crown action and a gritty winding feel, while another disliked the meca-quartz movement itself. The integrated bracelet's connection to the case is criticized for effectively increasing the lug-to-lug distance, potentially impacting wearability on smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Nivada Grenchen F77 Chrono Mecaquartz highly for its value and build quality, despite some reservations about the movement and bracelet integration.