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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde ChronographvsVaer G2 Pacific GMT

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Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
MSRP $280
G2 Pacific GMT
VaerG2 Pacific GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph45mm
G2 Pacific GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph40h
G2 Pacific GMT40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph50m
G2 Pacific GMT150m
MSRP
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph$280
G2 Pacific GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
45mm
39mm
Thickness
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Brown
Steel

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515 GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$399

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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.

Vaer G2 Pacific GMT

Owners widely praise the Vaer G2 Pacific GMT for its value, balancing quality, design, and wearability at its price point. One owner notes the dial can appear cloudy at certain angles. The watch utilizes a Swiss Ronda quartz GMT movement for reliable multi-time zone timekeeping. On balance, owners rate the Vaer G2 Pacific GMT highly for its overall value proposition.

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