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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde ChronographvsTornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT

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Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
MSRP $280
Blakjak 12-hr GMT
Tornek-RayvilleBlakjak 12-hr GMT
MSRP $895

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph45mm
Blakjak 12-hr GMT42.5mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph40h
Blakjak 12-hr GMT42h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph50m
Blakjak 12-hr GMT200m
MSRP
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph$280
Blakjak 12-hr GMT$895

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
45mm
42.5mm
Thickness
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Brown
Black
Lume
None
Superluminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NH36
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$895

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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.

Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT

The Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT is a 42.5mm stainless steel watch featuring a DLC-coated bezel, sapphire crystal, and a matte black dial with 12- and 24-hour scales. It is powered by a Seiko SII NH36 automatic movement, offering a 41-hour power reserve, and boasts 200 meters of water resistance. The dial includes a day/date complication and Super-LumiNova BGW9 lume. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight its robust build and functional military-inspired design as key strengths.

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