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AVI-8 Hawker HarriervsSeiko Essentials Solar

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Hawker Harrier
AVI-8Hawker Harrier
MSRP $210
Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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AVI-8 Hawker Harrier

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.

Seiko Essentials Solar

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Solar a beautiful and lightweight daily wear, particularly for its value on the grey market. One owner noted the 41mm size did not appear large in person. A single owner reported an orange stripe on a stopwatch button detached due to heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Solar highly for its attractive aesthetic and comfortable wearability at its price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Harrier45mm
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Harrier40h
Essentials Solar40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Harrier50m
Essentials Solar
MSRP
Hawker Harrier$210
Essentials Solar$375

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
45mm
30.5mm
Thickness
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
37.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
12mm
Water Resistance
50m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
Sand
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
V115

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$210
$375
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