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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde ChronographvsTissot Tradition

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Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
MSRP $280
Tradition
TissotTradition
MSRP $450

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph45mm
Tradition42mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph40h
Tradition40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph50m
Tradition30m
MSRP
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph$280
Tradition$450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
45mm
42mm
Thickness
7.47mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
Dial Color
Brown
Silver
Indices
Applied
Roman and indexes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$450

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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.

Tissot Tradition

Owners widely praise the Tissot Tradition for its comfortable wearability, specifically citing its 7.5mm slim case. One owner found the Tissot Tradition served him well after his first watch broke. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Tradition highly for its slim and comfortable case design.

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