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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Avon ChronographvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph
MSRP $240
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph45mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph40h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph50m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph$240
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
45mm
40mm
Thickness
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070/2170

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$240
$218

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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.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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