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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde ChronographvsDan Henry 1945

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Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
MSRP $280
1945
Dan Henry1945
MSRP $300

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph45mm
194541.5mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph40h
194540h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph50m
1945
MSRP
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph$280
1945$300

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Diameter
45mm
41.5mm
Thickness
13.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.7mm
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Brown
Black

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$300

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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.

Dan Henry 1945

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Dan Henry 1945 for its rugged WW2-era pilot watch aesthetic and affordable price, with many appreciating its vintage hands and smooth chronograph sweep from the Miyota 6S20 meca-quartz movement. However, some find the 41.5mm case too large and the dial overly busy with subdials and scales, and note its 13.8mm thickness is substantial for a quartz chronograph. On balance, the consensus is that the Dan Henry 1945 offers significant vintage style and value for its price, despite some reservations about its dial layout and dimensions.

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