AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Avon ChronographvsCasio EFV-650D

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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 Avon Chronograph at true scale

Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph

Casio EFV-650D at true scale

EFV-650D

Diameter

45mm

43.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

52mm

48.6mm

lowest

Thickness

11mm

11mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

MSRP

$240

$120

lowest

Movement

Quartz

Quartz

Case

6 specs
Diameter
45mm
43.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
48.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
n/a
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
n/a
No

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
n/a
Power Reserve
0h
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$240
$120
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Reviews

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

AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph

The AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph features a 45mm case that wears comfortably, and owners praise its soft leather strap and clasp. Some find the design unique with rotating discs for time, though legibility can be a challenge. One owner noted lacking fitment on the case, crown, and crystal, feeling cheap, and cautioned that the mineral glass crystal will scratch easily. The quartz movement is considered acceptable by some. Overall, owners find the AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph to be a comfortable and unique pilot-style watch, with its strap and clasp being particular highlights.

Casio EFV-650D

Owners widely praise the Casio EFV-650D for its value, costing less than half of comparable models and including illumination. The chronograph layout is noted as different from typical chronographs, which some find affects the user experience despite an attractive look. The 43.5mm case size is considered intimidating by some for smaller wrists, with one owner questioning its suitability as a first chronograph. One owner finds the watch "sick" and is considering upgrading the mineral crystal to sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Casio EFV-650D highly for its value and illumination, despite some reservations about its chronograph layout and case size.

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