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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde ChronographvsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

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Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
MSRP $280
ELEGANT COLLECTION
LonginesELEGANT COLLECTION
MSRP $2,500
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.

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is widely appreciated for its value and the complications offered at its price point. However, some owners find the case finishing could be improved, and certain variants are noted as being thick with sub-dials that can be difficult to read. On balance, owners view the Longines Elegant Collection as a satisfying watch, particularly for its value and complications.

At a glance

23 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph45mm
ELEGANT COLLECTION25.5mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph40h
ELEGANT COLLECTION45h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph50m
ELEGANT COLLECTION30m
MSRP
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph$280
ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,500

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
45mm
25.5mm
Thickness
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
29.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
13mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Brown
Blue
Indices
Applied
Diamond indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
L592.5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$2,500
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