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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Classic ChronographvsGrand Seiko SBGP015

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph
MSRP $260
SBGP015
Grand SeikoSBGP015
MSRP $3,800

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph42mm
SBGP01540mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph40h
SBGP01540h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph50m
SBGP015200m
MSRP
Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph$260
SBGP015$3,800

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
47.1mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
9F85

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$3,800

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGP015

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGP015 for its stupendous, substantial, and classy versatility, with reviewers noting the dial print is exceptionally sharp, casting shadows under light. The Grand Seiko 9F85 quartz movement is lauded for its excellent timekeeping, with one owner purchasing it as a grab-and-go option. The watch is listed for £1900. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGP015 highly for its sharp dial print and the accuracy of its 9F85 quartz movement.

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