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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde ChronographvsLongines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE

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Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
MSRP $280
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE
LonginesMASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE
MSRP $4,400
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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 MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE

Owners widely praise the Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE for its mesmerizing dial and value, offering numerous complications at its price point. However, its 3 bar water resistance limits wearability, and some find the dial busy with the chronograph hour pointer obscuring the moonphase. One owner noted it is a "thick boi" and the blue is less vibrant than pictured, while another mentioned scuffs on the case and discrepancies with the rotor weight and column wheel compared to the website. The consensus is that the Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE is a gorgeous, high-horology offering for its price, despite some functional limitations and aesthetic critiques.

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph45mm
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE40mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph40h
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE66h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph50m
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE30m
MSRP
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph$280
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE$4,400

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
45mm
40mm
Thickness
14.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
L687.5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
66h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$4,400
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