AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Classic ChronographvsLilienthal Berlin Chronograph Line 2 Mesh Black Matte

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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

Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph Line 2 Mesh Black Matte at true scale

Chronograph Line 2 Mesh Black Matte

Diameter

42mm

42.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

50mm

n/a

Thickness

11mm

10.3mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

50m

MSRP

$210

lowest

$299

Movement

Quartz

Seiko VD57

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
42.5mm
Thickness
11mm
10.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
n/a
Finish
n/a
Crafted from hypoallergenic 316L stainless steel and scratch-resistant, sapphire-hardened mineral glass. Water-resistant up to 5 ATM.

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Painted

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko VD57
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$210
$299
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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.

Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph Line 2 Mesh Black Matte

Owners widely praise the Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph Line 2 Mesh Black Matte Ndash Lilienthal Berlin North America for its excellent quality and design, distinguishing it from fashion watches. One owner highlights the sub-dial for the second hand as a cool feature, and another finds the 42.5mm case fits well after bracelet adjustment. While some owners report long delivery times and poor communication, many find the watches to be good value, selling for under half of retail. On balance, owners rate the Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph Line 2 Mesh Black Matte Ndash Lilienthal Berlin North America highly for its quality and design at its price point.

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