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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde ChronographvsStraton Vintage Driver Chrono watch

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Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
MSRP $280
Vintage Driver Chrono watch
StratonVintage Driver Chrono watch
MSRP $399

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph45mm
Vintage Driver Chrono watch44mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph40h
Vintage Driver Chrono watch
Water Resistance
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph50m
Vintage Driver Chrono watch100m
MSRP
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph$280
Vintage Driver Chrono watch$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
45mm
44mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Brown
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
VK63
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

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.

Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch

Owners praise the Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch for its solid build quality and precise chronograph function, with indicators consistently hitting their indices. On balance, owners rate the Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch highly for its solid build and reliable chronograph execution.

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