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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Avon ChronographvsHelgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)

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Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph
MSRP $240
Skyfighter (Refurbished)
HelgraySkyfighter (Refurbished)
MSRP $199

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph45mm
Skyfighter (Refurbished)42mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph40h
Skyfighter (Refurbished)40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph50m
Skyfighter (Refurbished)50m
MSRP
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph$240
Skyfighter (Refurbished)$199

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Diameter
45mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss-Made Ronda 5021.D Strap

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$240
$199

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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.

Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)

Owners widely praise the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished) for its handsome, sporty yet understated design, finding it versatile and good value at its price point. One owner notes the watch is in excellent condition with no marks on the case or crystal, and only minor scuffs on the caseback. However, the brand faces criticism for poor build quality, low-quality movements, and a lack of customer service. On balance, owners find the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished) to be a versatile and well-priced quartz chronograph, despite concerns about the brand's overall quality and service.

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