AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Carey Dual TimevsBalticus Watches Flying Seal Chronograph

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Carey Dual Time at true scale

Hawker Hurricane Carey Dual Time

Balticus Watches Flying Seal Chronograph at true scale

Flying Seal Chronograph

Diameter

43mm

44mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

MSRP

$260

lowest

$623

Movement

Quartz

Miyota OS20

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
43mm
44mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
n/a
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
MANSTON
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
n/a
Miyota OS20

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$623
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Carey Dual Time

The AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Carey Dual Time is praised by owners for its thin bezel, dial colors, and the white stitching on its leather strap, with one owner finding it a good value at $134 CAD. Some owners note the chronograph buttons can stick, and one reviewer found the date window small and difficult to read. The watch features a quartz movement, 50m water resistance, and a 43mm case. Overall, owners appreciate the AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Carey Dual Time for its aesthetic details and value proposition, despite minor functional quirks.

Balticus Watches Flying Seal Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Balticus Flying Seal Chronograph's premium feel and luxurious finishing, with some comparing it favorably to luxury brands. The mesmerizing wave dial patterns and overall build quality are frequently highlighted as standout features, offering amazing value for money. One owner notes the Stardust model's case and bracelet are nicely finished, though endlink fit could be improved, and another finds the logo script stylistically unfitting. The Miyota OS20 quartz movement is acknowledged as a lower-tier component but accepted given the watch's aesthetic appeal and price point. On balance, owners rate the Balticus Flying Seal Chronograph highly for its impressive build quality and captivating dial design at its price.

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