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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde ChronographvsTissot Carson Premium

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Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
MSRP $280
Carson Premium
TissotCarson Premium
MSRP $450

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph45mm
Carson Premium30mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph40h
Carson Premium40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph50m
Carson Premium50m
MSRP
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph$280
Carson Premium$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
45mm
30mm
Thickness
6.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
30mm
Lug Width
22mm
15mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Brown
Silver
Indices
Applied
Roman

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 Carson Premium

Owners widely praise the Tissot Carson Premium for its classy, jewelry-like appearance and versatile wearability, with many noting its refined materials and finishing. The watch is considered worth its price premium due to features like a date complication and a 20mm lug width for easier strap changes. Its sapphire crystal is noted to hold up well, and the dial is described as having a nice silvery finish with a framed date detail. One owner highlights the attractive moonphase complication and high value for money. However, one owner reported their automatic Tissot Carson gained about a minute per day, which they found excessive for a Swiss-made watch. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Carson Premium highly for its attractive aesthetics and value, despite isolated reports of timekeeping issues.

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