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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Avon ChronographvsCWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top

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Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph
MSRP $240
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
CWCRN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
MSRP $604

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph45mm
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top41mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph40h
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph50m
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top300m
MSRP
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph$240
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top$604

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
45mm
41mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top (RN300-MT QS120)
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$240
$604

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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.

CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top

Owners widely praise the CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top for its excellent matte case finishing, precise seconds hand alignment, and dial reminiscent of vintage military watches. The Mk.2 upgrades, including a sapphire crystal, improved lume, and a precise 120-click bezel described as perfection with no play, are consistently highlighted as significant improvements over earlier versions. One owner noted the quartz movement gained 8 seconds over several months. Overall, owners rate the CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top highly for its solid construction, military significance, and terrific value.

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