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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde ChronographvsSeiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

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Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
MSRP $280
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
SeikoEssentials Quartz (Ladies)
MSRP $350

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph45mm
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)30mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph40h
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph50m
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)50m
MSRP
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph$280
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
45mm
30mm
Thickness
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
39.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
8mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Hardlex
Dial Color
Brown
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
6N01

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$350

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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.

Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

The watch offers 100M water resistance at its price point.

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