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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde ChronographvsPagani Design PD-1690

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Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
MSRP $280
PD-1690
Pagani DesignPD-1690
MSRP $149

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph45mm
PD-169040mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph40h
PD-169042h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph50m
PD-1690200m
MSRP
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph$280
PD-1690$149

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
45mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Brown
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$149

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1690

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1690 for its Tiffany blue dial, a rare feature under $300. However, the finishing on the indices is noted as a disappointment, and the "P.t. Time" text is considered unnecessary dial clutter. On balance, owners are drawn to the PD-1690 for its distinctive dial color at an accessible price point.

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