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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Carey Dual TimevsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Hawker Hurricane Carey Dual Time
AVI-8Hawker Hurricane Carey Dual Time
MSRP $260
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hurricane Carey Dual Time43mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hurricane Carey Dual Time40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hurricane Carey Dual Time50m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Hawker Hurricane Carey Dual Time$260
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Thickness
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
MANSTON
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$328

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What people say

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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Carey Dual Time

Owners widely appreciate the AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Carey Dual Time for its value, with one owner finding it a good deal at $134 CAD, citing its thin bezel, pusher style, dial colors, and white stitching on the leather strap. The watch features curved lugs and a solid case, though some owners note it wears large at 44mm. One owner flags that the chronograph buttons can stick, and another points out a small, hard-to-read date window. The movement is identified as a Chinese DG-3809-3D automatic that hacks, or a Seiko quartz (Epson) movement, with one reviewer expressing disappointment in the undecorated automatic movement. Overall, owners rate the AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Carey Dual Time well for its aesthetic appeal and value, with the dial design and strap details being frequently praised.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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