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AVI-8 Hawker HarriervsWilliam Wood Beacon

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Hawker Harrier
AVI-8Hawker Harrier
MSRP $210
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Harrier45mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Harrier40h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Harrier50m
Beacon50m
MSRP
Hawker Harrier$210
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
45mm
41mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Sand
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 762

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$210
$495

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What people say

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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.

William Wood Beacon

The William Wood Beacon is praised for its bold flavors, particularly its prominent oak and rye influence, with tasting notes of candied orange peel, dried apricots, and baking spices, and a long, full finish. Some find its oak-forward profile overwhelming and its MSRP of $300 unreasonable. Overall, owners rate the William Wood Beacon highly for its bold flavors and character, with one owner awarding it a score of 9.4/10.

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