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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Classic ChronographvsSeiko Essentials Quartz

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Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph
MSRP $260
Essentials Quartz
SeikoEssentials Quartz
MSRP $335

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph42mm
Essentials Quartz38.9mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph40h
Essentials Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph50m
Essentials Quartz100m
MSRP
Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph$260
Essentials Quartz$335

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38.9mm
Thickness
11mm
8.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
44.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
6N52

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$335

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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.

Seiko Essentials Quartz

Seiko Essentials Quartz is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight wearability, particularly the titanium models on mesh which weigh only 50g. Owners highlight the thin 8.4mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance as key strengths. One owner noted the dark greenish dial was less impressive than a black alternative. The titanium bracelet's wider gaps due to its smaller center link drew criticism from one user. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build and impressive specifications at its price point.

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