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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Classic ChronographvsDan Henry 1937

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Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph
MSRP $260
1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph42mm
193738mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph40h
193740h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph50m
1937
MSRP
Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph$260
1937$290

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Gold

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$290

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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.

Dan Henry 1937

On balance, owners have mixed feelings about the Dan Henry 1937, with some finding its dial less appealing than expected while others praise its understated military aesthetic.

From video reviewers

The Dan Henry Gold 1962 Racing Chronograph features a mecha-quartz movement, specifically the Seiko VK63, which is appreciated by reviewers. The watch's two-tone steel and yellow gold finish may be a "hit or miss" from Dan Henry, suggesting it may not be universally well-received. Reviewers disagree on whether the mecha-quartz movement is a drawback, with one reviewer noting it may not appeal to those seeking a purely mechanical movement, while others may not have mentioned this as a concern.

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