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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde ChronographvsMassena LAB Uni-Racer

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Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
MSRP $280
Uni-Racer
Massena LABUni-Racer
MSRP $3,495

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph45mm
Uni-Racer39mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph40h
Uni-Racer58h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph50m
Uni-Racer50m
MSRP
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph$280
Uni-Racer$3,495

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
45mm
39mm
Thickness
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Acrylic
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
No
Dial Color
Brown
White

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW510 BH M Elaboré
Type
Quartz
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
58h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$3,495

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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.

Massena LAB Uni-Racer

The Massena LAB Uni-Racer is praised for its refined vintage chronograph aesthetic, featuring a 39mm case with unique horizontal finishing, a GPHG-nominated hand-wound Sellita SW510 M movement, and a sector dial with a "big eye" counter. Owners and reviewers highlight its period-perfect Super-LumiNova and snailing on recessed registers, all supported by a 58-hour power reserve and 50m water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Massena LAB Uni-Racer highly for its authentic vintage design and refined execution at its price point.

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