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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde ChronographvsNOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver

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Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
MSRP $280
Orion 38 silver
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 38 silver
MSRP $3,060

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph45mm
Orion 38 silver38mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph40h
Orion 38 silver43 hoursh
Water Resistance
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph50m
Orion 38 silver30m
MSRP
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph$280
Orion 38 silver$3,060

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
45mm
38mm
Thickness
7.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Brown
Silver
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Alpha | manual
Type
Quartz
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
43 hoursh
Jewels
25
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$3,060

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver

The NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver is widely praised for its elegant Bauhaus design and harmonious dial proportions, offering exceptional value. Reviewers highlight its lens-shaped casing and flow-formed lugs as key design elements. Some owners find the 38mm size wears larger than expected due to its all-dial appearance, while others consider it versatile for both formal and casual occasions. A potential readability issue is noted with the silver indexes and hands in dim light compared to other variants. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver highly for its clean design and value proposition.

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