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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Classic ChronographvsBremont Broadsword

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph
MSRP $260
Broadsword
BremontBroadsword
MSRP $3,850
What people say

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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph

Owners find the AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph visually appealing with its thin bezel, pusher style, and dial colors, noting it stands out from common black dial watches. Some owners report the chronograph buttons can stick a little, and the 44mm case wears large with a small, hard-to-read date window. One owner was disappointed to find a Chinese DG-3809-3D movement, which is undecorated, and noted AVI-8 is often seen as a "fashion" brand and overpriced at MSRP for a quartz watch, though discounted prices made it a good deal. On balance, owners consider the AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph a keeper for its visual appeal and solid case construction when purchased at a discounted price.

Bremont Broadsword

Owners widely praise the Bremont Broadsword for its versatile GADA (go anywhere, do anything) capability, noting it pairs well with various straps and can be dressed up or down. One owner highlights the impressive build quality and finishing, while another specifically commends the sandwich dial. A few marks from strap changes were noted by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Bremont Broadsword highly for its versatility and build quality.

From video reviewers

The bead-blasted 40mm steel case finishing is a consistent strength. No shared weaknesses were identified. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph42mm
Broadsword40mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph40h
Broadsword40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph50m
Broadsword100m
MSRP
Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph$260
Broadsword$3,850

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Bronze

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BE-95-2AV
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$3,850
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