AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Atlas Dual Time ChronographvsRoue TPS

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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 Hunter Atlas Dual Time Chronograph at true scale

Hawker Hunter Atlas Dual Time Chronograph

Roue TPS at true scale

TPS

Diameter

43mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

54mm

48mm

lowest

Thickness

14mm

13.4mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

50m

MSRP

$290

lowest

$420

Movement

Quartz

Seiko VK63

Case

4 specs
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
54mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
n/a

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
FOREST
Orange and grey

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko VK63
Type
Quartz
Meca-Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$420
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Atlas Dual Time Chronograph

Owners widely report AVI-8 watches offer good value for aviation enthusiasts, appreciating their unique designs and pilot watch aesthetics, especially when on sale. Some owners note that chrono hands may not be perfectly aligned and the mineral crystal can scratch easily. One owner reported their AVI-8 Hawker Hunter stopped working after a year, suspecting a depleted capacitor, while another noted non-functional lume on a Hawker Chronograph. On balance, owners rate the AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Atlas Dual Time Chronograph highly for its unique design and value proposition for aviation fans.

Roue TPS

Owners widely praise the Roue TPS for its fun, eye-catching, and motorsport-inspired design, with many singling out the dial colors and retro-funk aesthetic as highlights. Reviewers and owners alike note the solid build quality and value, especially under 300 euro, with the Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement's chronograph functions considered useful for everyday tasks. Some owners find the watch wears larger than its 40mm case size, and there is a preference among some for a full sapphire crystal over the domed mineral crystal with sapphire coating. One owner reported significant condensation issues. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Roue TPS highly for its distinctive design and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The triple-layer dial construction and value at the price point are strengths. No shared weaknesses were identified.

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