AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Classic ChronographvsAVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph
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Measurements
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Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph

Spitfire Lock Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
50mm
Thickness
11mm
lowest
12mm
Water Resistance
50m
50m
MSRP
$210
lowest
$260
Movement
Quartz
Quartz
Case
1 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners praise the AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph for its visually appealing design, featuring a thin bezel, distinctive pusher style, and attractive dial colors that differentiate it from more common black-dial watches. Some owners note the chronograph buttons can stick, and a reviewer found the date window small and difficult to read. One owner was disappointed to find a Chinese DG-3809-3D movement rather than an expected Japanese caliber, though they still considered it a keeper at a discounted price. Overall, owners rate the AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph highly for its distinctive aesthetics and value when purchased at a discount.
Owners widely appreciate the AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph's compelling design, drawing inspiration from Supermarine Spitfires with details like a prominent crown and rivets, and find the build quality excellent for the price. The watch features a 42mm stainless steel case with curved lugs for wearability, a bi-compax layout with subdials for elapsed time and a 24-hour scale, and black lume that glows green. Some owners note that AVI-8 watches offer something different and are decently well-made, though not of insane quality, and one reviewer found the included leather strap and bracelet to be the weakest aspects. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph highly for its striking design and good value at its price point.
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