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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Classic ChronographvsDryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

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Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph
MSRP $260
Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph42mm
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph40h
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph50m
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
MSRP
Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph$260
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Thickness
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Water Resistance
50m
101m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
White
PVD Vintage

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$450

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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.

Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

Owners widely praise the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 for its exceptional value and comfortable wearability, with particular appreciation for its refined PVD finish. The watch features a Seiko VK63 Meca-Quartz movement, improved lume, and solid bezel action, all housed in a 42mm case with recessed pushers and 100m water resistance. Some owners note the 49mm lug-to-lug may be large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 highly for its amazing value and comfortable wearability.

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