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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde ChronographvsHelgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

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Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
MSRP $280
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda
HelgraySuperfast Automatic - Silver Panda
MSRP $799

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph45mm
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph40h
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph50m
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda100m
MSRP
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph$280
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda$799

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
45mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Brown
Black

Movement

1 specs
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$799

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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.

Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

The Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda is praised for its attractive, timeless panda aesthetic and value, featuring a reliable Seiko VK64 mecaquartz movement and sapphire crystal. However, its wearability is described as bulky and boxy, the lume is disappointing, lasting only 5-10 minutes, and the chronograph pusher action is slightly stiff. On balance, owners appreciate the Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda for its appealing panda dial and value proposition.

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