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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Avon ChronographvsFerro Distinct 3

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Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph
MSRP $240
Distinct 3
FerroDistinct 3
MSRP $455

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph45mm
Distinct 348mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph40h
Distinct 340h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph50m
Distinct 350m
MSRP
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph$240
Distinct 3$455

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
45mm
48mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
48mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Orange

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$240
$455

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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.

Ferro Distinct 3

Owners widely praise the Ferro Distinct 3 for its improved screw-down crown and centered date complication. However, some find the watch too large, and one owner dislikes the dial for being busy, though the necessity of outer markers for single-hand legibility is noted. The flat sapphire crystal lacks anti-reflective coating, and the dial has no lume. One owner received an NH35A movement instead of the advertised Miyota 9015. Overall, owners appreciate the functional improvements and specific design choices of the Ferro Distinct 3, despite some concerns about size and dial clarity.

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