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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Avon ChronographvsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

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Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph
MSRP $240
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph45mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph40h
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph50m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
MSRP
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph$240
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
45mm
36mm
Thickness
11mm
18mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$240
$1,450

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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.

Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

Owners widely praise the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz for its tool-like aesthetic, bright tritium lume, and satisfying bezel action, making it enjoyable to handle and use. One owner finds the 36mm case comfortable after an initial adjustment period, while another reports accuracy within a few seconds of atomic time. On balance, owners rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz highly for its superb value and enjoyable tool-watch characteristics.

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