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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Classic ChronographvsSpinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

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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.

Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

Owners find the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic a good size for smaller wrists, though one owner notes the lume is too diffuse for easy nighttime reading. The pilot-style crown is an unusual feature for a dive watch. Overall, owners value the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic for its wearability on smaller wrists.

From video reviewers

The coral red dial is a unique aesthetic. The watch is a strong contender for best-in-class under $300.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph42mm
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph
Fleuss 40 Automatic
Water Resistance
Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph50m
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
MSRP
Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph$260
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Coral

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$450
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