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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane AutomaticvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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Hawker Hurricane Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Hurricane Automatic
MSRP $450
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hurricane Automatic
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hurricane Automatic40h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hurricane Automatic50m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Hawker Hurricane Automatic$450
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
40mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Blue
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9039
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$665

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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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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