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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Avon ChronographvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph
MSRP $240
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph45mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph50m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph$240
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
45mm
38mm
Thickness
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$240
$328

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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 Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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