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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde ChronographvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
MSRP $280
Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $475
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time for its visually stunning dials and excellent value, with the 4Rxx movement keeping good time, ranging from -5/+5 seconds per day. The watch is appreciated for its size and design, though some owners note the absence of a sapphire crystal and occasionally question the price, feeling it competes with significantly more expensive timepieces. One reviewer specifically praised the Mockingbird dial, indices, hands, and crown, but found the case design uninspired. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its striking dial aesthetics and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing is exceptional for its price point. Quality control issues are a recurring problem with Seiko.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph45mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph40h
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph50m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph$280
Presage Cocktail Time$475

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
45mm
40.5mm
Thickness
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
Dial Color
Brown
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
4R35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$475
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