AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Atlas Dual Time ChronographvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

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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

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER at true scale

Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Diameter

43mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

54mm

49.6mm

lowest

Thickness

14mm

12.9mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

MSRP

$290

lowest

$2,200

Movement

Quartz

Seiko 5X83

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
54mm
49.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
n/a
Curved
AR Coating
n/a
Super-clear coating
Dial Color
FOREST
n/a
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko 5X83
Jewels
0
14

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$2,200
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Reviews

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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.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Owners praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's unique dial colors, with one highlighting a red dial and another a cream and purple-gray panda. Some owners find the 39mm variants sturdy, reliable, and versatile for everyday wear. A few owners express a preference for automatic movements over the quartz caliber. One reviewer notes a price of €860/£730 for a Speedtimer variant. On balance, owners appreciate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's distinctive design and everyday wearability, though some find the quartz movement and price points to be drawbacks.

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