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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Avon ChronographvsSeiko Essentials Solar

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Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph
MSRP $240
Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375
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.

Seiko Essentials Solar

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Solar a beautiful and lightweight daily wear, particularly for its value on the grey market. One owner noted the 41mm size did not appear large in person. A single owner reported an orange stripe on a stopwatch button detached due to heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Solar highly for its attractive aesthetic and comfortable wearability at its price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph45mm
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph40h
Essentials Solar40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph50m
Essentials Solar
MSRP
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph$240
Essentials Solar$375

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
45mm
30.5mm
Thickness
11mm
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
37.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
12mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
V115

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$240
$375
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