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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Classic ChronographvsVaer Tactical Field (DLC)

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Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph
MSRP $260
Tactical Field (DLC)
VaerTactical Field (DLC)
MSRP $499

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph42mm
Tactical Field (DLC)36mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph40h
Tactical Field (DLC)40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph50m
Tactical Field (DLC)100m
MSRP
Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph$260
Tactical Field (DLC)$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
White
DLC

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Type
Quartz
Solar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$499

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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.

Vaer Tactical Field (DLC)

Owners widely praise the Vaer Tactical Field for its lightweight versatility and interesting design, with one owner highlighting the brand's excellent customer service. Some owners report issues with marker alignment, specifically at the 12 o'clock position and the seconds hand not hitting markers precisely, though the company offered resolutions. One owner noted a crunchy winding action. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Tactical Field highly for its lightweight versatility and interesting design.

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