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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde ChronographvsSternglas Merion

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Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
MSRP $280
Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph45mm
Merion41mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph40h
Merion41h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph50m
Merion200m
MSRP
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph$280
Merion$701

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
45mm
41mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Brown
Lume
None
Luminova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$701

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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.

Sternglas Merion

The value proposition of the Sternglas Merion is consistently praised by reviewers. Reviewers disagree on whether the Sternglas Merion is the best dive watch under €500.

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