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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde ChronographvsTissot Classic Dream Swissmatic

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Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
MSRP $280
Classic Dream Swissmatic
TissotClassic Dream Swissmatic
MSRP $550

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph45mm
Classic Dream Swissmatic42mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph40h
Classic Dream Swissmatic72h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph50m
Classic Dream Swissmatic50m
MSRP
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph$280
Classic Dream Swissmatic$550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
45mm
42mm
Thickness
11.53mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Brown
Silver
Indices
Applied
Indexes

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Swissmatic
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$550

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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 Classic Dream Swissmatic

Owners widely praise the Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic for its classy white dial with Roman numerals, superb wearability due to balanced dimensions, and elegant, finely finished stainless steel components. The watch is also noted for its sapphire crystal, Swiss-made automatic movement, and sleek design, with one owner calling it a "steal" at $150. However, the Swissmatic movement's accuracy can vary, with one user noting a potential -10/+30 seconds per day, and another seeing figures from +1/+2 to about -6 seconds per day. Some owners feel the 43mm case wears large and can appear oversized on smaller wrists, and the 50-meter water resistance is seen as a limitation by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic highly for its value as a Swiss-made automatic with a sapphire crystal and elegant design at its price point.

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