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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde ChronographvsCitizen ATTESA

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Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
MSRP $280
ATTESA
CitizenATTESA
MSRP $1,995

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph45mm
ATTESA43.2mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph40h
ATTESA40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph50m
ATTESA100m
MSRP
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph$280
ATTESA$1,995

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Diameter
45mm
43.2mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Super Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Brown
Grey

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
F950
Type
Quartz
Solar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$1,995

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What people say

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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph

Owners widely praise the AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph's airplane-inspired dial design and the comfortable, soft leather strap with a no-break-in clasp. However, one owner notes that the case, crown, and glass crystal fitment left much to be desired, feeling cheap, and the mineral glass is prone to scratching. The watch is considered overpriced for its features, though appealing when found on sale. On balance, owners find the AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph appealing for its unique dial and comfortable strap, despite concerns about case finishing and the mineral crystal.

Citizen ATTESA

Owners widely praise Citizen ATTESA for its lightweight Super Titanium construction, comfortable wearability, and excellent value, particularly its Eco-Drive solar power and radio-controlled or GPS time synchronization. Reviewers and owners frequently highlight the legibility of its dials and the convenience of its feature set, including perpetual calendars and easy timezone adjustments, making it a practical "grab and go" or travel watch. Some models are noted for their slim profiles and business-casual aesthetics, while others are appreciated for their high-tech capabilities. Criticisms include a lack of micro-adjustment on some clasps, rough finishing on the hour and minute hands of one model, and a complex operation for advanced GPS functions. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Citizen ATTESA highly for its advanced technology and comfortable, lightweight titanium build at an accessible price point.

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