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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde ChronographvsZelos Great White 43

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Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
MSRP $280
Great White 43
ZelosGreat White 43
MSRP $599

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph45mm
Great White 4343mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph40h
Great White 4340h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph50m
Great White 43300m
MSRP
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph$280
Great White 43$599

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
45mm
43mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Brown
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$599

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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.

Zelos Great White 43

Owners widely praise the Zelos Great White 43's "unbelievable" and "amazing" lume, particularly on the carbon and Frost variants. The Miyota 9015 movement and 300m water resistance are noted features. Some owners find the 43mm size large, while others report it wears well. Opinions are divided on colorways, with some disappointed by the absence of a "Nebula" option and others finding the "Arctic" version striking. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Great White 43 highly for its exceptional lume and robust specifications at the price point.

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