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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde ChronographvsPhoibos Sea Nymph

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Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
MSRP $280
Sea Nymph
PhoibosSea Nymph
MSRP $240

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph45mm
Sea Nymph36mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph40h
Sea Nymph40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph50m
Sea Nymph300m
MSRP
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph$280
Sea Nymph$240

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
45mm
36mm
Thickness
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Brown
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SWISS RONDA 705

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$240

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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.

Phoibos Sea Nymph

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Sea Nymph's unique mother-of-pearl dial and distinctive bezel styling, with some finding it a good fit for smaller wrists. The 36mm case size is considered unisex, though some owners find it too small for larger wrists, while others enjoy it as a summer watch. The consensus is that the Phoibos Sea Nymph is a fun, visually interesting watch, with its polarizing bezel design being a key talking point.

From video reviewers

The watch features a double-domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating and a reliable Swiss Ronda 705 quartz movement. Reviewers noted the inclusion of both a leather and a rubber strap.

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