AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Classic ChronographvsCitizen Brycen

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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 Classic Chronograph at true scale

Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph

Citizen Brycen at true scale

Brycen

Diameter

42mm

44.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

50mm

n/a

Thickness

11mm

n/a

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

MSRP

$210

lowest

$319

Movement

Quartz

Citizen Eco-Drive H500

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
44.8mm
Thickness
11mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
n/a
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Citizen Eco-Drive H500
Type
Quartz
Solar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$210
$319
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Reviews

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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph

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.

Citizen Brycen

Owners widely praise the Citizen Brycen for its retro racing chronograph aesthetic and excellent lume that glows overnight. The Eco-Drive movement is noted for accuracy, with one owner reporting less than 1 second deviation per day. Some reviewers and owners find the date window small and difficult to read, and a static bezel is purely decorative. The watch features a flat sapphire crystal and, in one variant, Super Titanium construction for lightness and hardness. Overall, owners rate the Citizen Brycen highly for its appealing retro style and reliable performance at its price point.

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