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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane AutomaticvsBoldr Venture

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Hawker Hurricane Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Hurricane Automatic
MSRP $450
Venture
BoldrVenture
MSRP $339

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hurricane Automatic
Venture38mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hurricane Automatic40h
Venture40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hurricane Automatic50m
Venture200m
MSRP
Hawker Hurricane Automatic$450
Venture$339

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Tool
Diameter
38mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$339

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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.

Boldr Venture

The Boldr Venture is widely praised for its lightweight and durable titanium case, excellent finishing, and comfortable wearability, with owners noting its legibility and good lume on the navy dial. It features a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and 200m water resistance, making it suitable for daily wear. The included Expedition Canvas Strap is described as beautiful and comfortable. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture highly for its comfortable and durable titanium construction and excellent legibility.

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