AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Classic ChronographvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

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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

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER at true scale

Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

50mm

49.6mm

lowest

Thickness

11mm

lowest

12.9mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

MSRP

$210

lowest

$2,200

Movement

Quartz

Seiko 5X83

Case

5 specs
Thickness
11mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
49.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
n/a
Curved
AR Coating
n/a
Super-clear coating
Dial Color
White
n/a
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko 5X83
Jewels
0
14

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$210
$2,200
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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.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Owners praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's unique dial colors, with one highlighting a red dial and another a cream and purple-gray panda. Some owners find the 39mm variants sturdy, reliable, and versatile for everyday wear. A few owners express a preference for automatic movements over the quartz caliber. One reviewer notes a price of €860/£730 for a Speedtimer variant. On balance, owners appreciate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's distinctive design and everyday wearability, though some find the quartz movement and price points to be drawbacks.

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