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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane AutomaticvsPhoibos Argo Bronze

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Hawker Hurricane Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Hurricane Automatic
MSRP $450
Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hurricane Automatic
Argo Bronze40.5mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hurricane Automatic40h
Argo Bronze40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hurricane Automatic50m
Argo Bronze200m
MSRP
Hawker Hurricane Automatic$450
Argo Bronze$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
40.5mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Green
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$499

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What people say

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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Automatic

Owners praise the AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Automatic for its aviation-themed design, thin bezel, and colorful subdials, with one owner finding it a good value at $134 CAD. However, some owners note that the chronograph pushers can stick, and the 44mm size wears large with a difficult-to-read date window. One owner was disappointed to find a Chinese DG-3809-3D movement instead of an expected Japanese automatic, though still considers it a keeper for $141. Overall, owners rate the AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Automatic well for its value and aviation-inspired aesthetics, despite some noted functional and sizing caveats.

Phoibos Argo Bronze

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo Bronze for its appealing design, natural patina development, and the smooth sweep of its Miyota 9015 movement. One owner highlights the watch as a "wearable piece of art," appreciating its color combinations and overall feel. The included band is noted as a good fit for narrow wrists. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Argo Bronze highly for its aesthetic appeal and the quality of its movement.

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