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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Avon ChronographvsAVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph

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Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph
MSRP $240
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
MSRP $280

At a glance

4 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph45mm
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph45mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph40h
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph50m
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph50m
MSRP
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph$240
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph$280

Full specifications

Case

2 specs
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Brown

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$240
$280

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What people say

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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph

Owners widely report the AVI-8 Hawker Hunter's unique handless design with rotating discs is not easily legible but can be learned, and the 45mm case wears comfortably. One owner praises the leather strap and clasp as incredibly soft, while another flags the case, crown, and crystal fitment as lacking and feeling cheap, noting the mineral glass crystal will scratch easily. The Miyota automatic movement is considered trustworthy, though the AVI-8 Hawker Hunter is sometimes seen as having a design similar to other brands. On balance, owners appreciate the AVI-8 Hawker Hunter for its unique time-telling mechanism and comfortable wearability, despite some concerns about case finishing and crystal durability.

AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph

Owners widely praise the AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph's airplane-inspired dial design and the comfortable, soft leather strap with a no-break-in clasp. However, one owner notes that the case, crown, and glass crystal fitment left much to be desired, feeling cheap, and the mineral glass is prone to scratching. The watch is considered overpriced for its features, though appealing when found on sale. On balance, owners find the AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph appealing for its unique dial and comfortable strap, despite concerns about case finishing and the mineral crystal.

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