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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde ChronographvsOblvlo IM Mechanical

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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.

Oblvlo IM Mechanical

Owners praise the Oblvlo IM Mechanical's cool looks, good lume, and bubble crystal, with one owner finding it wears smaller than expected and is easy to read. However, timekeeping is noted as running fast, approximately +15 to 30 seconds per day. One owner finds the dial design unusual with calendar functions in chronograph-style subdials. On balance, owners appreciate the Oblvlo IM Mechanical's aesthetics and wearability, despite inconsistent timekeeping.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph45mm
IM Mechanical42mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
IM Mechanical
Water Resistance
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph50m
IM Mechanical50m
MSRP
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph$280
IM Mechanical$178

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
45mm
42mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
22mm
0mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Brown
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$178
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