AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Atlas GMT AutomaticvsElliot Brown SOFCOM Holton automatic GMT
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Measurements
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Hawker Hunter Atlas GMT Automatic
SOFCOM Holton automatic GMT
Diameter
44mm
43mm
Lug-to-Lug
54.5mm
n/a
Thickness
14mm
14mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m
highest
Power Reserve
n/a
40h
MSRP
$345
lowest
$890
Movement
Automatic
Seiko NH35
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely appreciate AVI-8's aviation-inspired designs and comfortable straps, viewing them as good value automatic pilot watches, especially when on sale. Some owners note minor issues such as misaligned chrono hands and mineral crystals, and a few question long-term quality compared to other brands. One owner reported a non-functional lume issue and a difficult return process. On balance, owners rate the AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Atlas GMT Automatic highly for its unique designs and value at the price point.
Owners widely praise the Elliot Brown SOFCOM Holton automatic GMT as an excellent travel companion. Some owners note the date window placement is a fair critique, positioned to avoid clutter and only partially obscured by the GMT hand. The dial lume is considered lackluster by one owner, possibly due to the vintage aesthetic influencing the choice of Super-LumiNova. Overall, owners rate the Elliot Brown SOFCOM Holton automatic GMT highly for its utility as a travel companion.
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