AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Classic ChronographvsCWC Sea Falcon Chrono Diver Elapsed-Time

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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

CWC Sea Falcon Chrono Diver Elapsed-Time at true scale

Sea Falcon Chrono Diver Elapsed-Time

Diameter

42mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

50mm

47mm

lowest

Thickness

11mm

n/a

Water Resistance

50m

200m

highest

MSRP

$210

lowest

$1,015

Movement

Quartz

Ronda 5030

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
11mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
White
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
n/a
Ronda 5030

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$210
$1,015
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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.

CWC Sea Falcon Chrono Diver Elapsed-Time

Owners widely report the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) Sea Falcon Chrono Diver Watch Elapsed-Time is a durable, grab-and-go quartz chronograph with a cool factor and military connection. Some owners find the 41mm case size large for their wrists, and the fixed lugs are a recurring point of contention, with users wishing for standard spring bars for easier strap changes. One user describes the dial as busy. On balance, owners find the CWC Sea Falcon Chrono Diver Watch Elapsed-Time to be a well-built watch with quality detailing, though some question its value proposition at its price point.

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