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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde ChronographvsNodus Sector II Pilot - DLC

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Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
MSRP $280
Sector II Pilot - DLC
NodusSector II Pilot - DLC
MSRP $675

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph45mm
Sector II Pilot - DLC38mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph40h
Sector II Pilot - DLC41h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph50m
Sector II Pilot - DLC100m
MSRP
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph$280
Sector II Pilot - DLC$675

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Diameter
45mm
38mm
Thickness
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Brown
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
TMI NH36 (day/date)
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$675

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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.

Nodus Sector II Pilot - DLC

Owners widely praise the Nodus Sector II Pilot - DLC for its beautiful, comfortable tool watch design, highlighting its thin 11.7mm case, box sapphire crystal, and DLC coating. Its textured dial center and satin sunburst perimeter are noted as complementary, with the neon green lume described as long-lasting. The build quality, weight, movement, and look are consistently commended, and the date display is considered appropriately sized. The bi-directional bezel action is described as perfectly balanced, and the bracelet with its proprietary quick adjust is a significant highlight. Accuracy is reported as great, and the watch is considered excellent value at $625. However, one owner expressed general dissatisfaction, and the red "SECTOR" text on the copper dial is noted to blur and lack contrast. Overall, owners rate the Nodus Sector II Pilot - DLC highly for its exceptional build quality and value, particularly praising its comfortable wearability and well-executed design elements.

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