AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Avon ChronographvsTissot Savonnette
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Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph
Savonnette
Diameter
45mm
48.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
n/a
Thickness
11mm
10.4mm
lowest
Water Resistance
50m
n/a
MSRP
$240
lowest
$425
Movement
Quartz
11.5'
Case
7 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsWhat people say
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The AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph features a 45mm case that wears comfortably, and owners praise its soft leather strap and clasp. Some find the design unique with rotating discs for time, though legibility can be a challenge. One owner noted lacking fitment on the case, crown, and crystal, feeling cheap, and cautioned that the mineral glass crystal will scratch easily. The quartz movement is considered acceptable by some. Overall, owners find the AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph to be a comfortable and unique pilot-style watch, with its strap and clasp being particular highlights.
Owners view the Tissot Savonnette as a beautiful timepiece and a good value, suitable for gifting across generations. One owner notes the polished case back is prepared for engraving.
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