AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Classic ChronographvsSwatch MoonSwatch Mission to Mercury

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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

Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Mercury at true scale

MoonSwatch Mission to Mercury

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

50mm

47.3mm

lowest

Thickness

11mm

lowest

13.3mm

Water Resistance

50m

highest

30m

MSRP

$210

lowest

$300

Movement

Quartz

Quartz

Case

6 specs
Thickness
11mm
13.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
47.3mm
Lug Width
22mm
n/a
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Bioceramic
Finish
n/a
Deep gray Bioceramic
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Bio-sourced material
Dial Color
White
Black
Indices
n/a
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
n/a
Power Reserve
0h
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$210
$300
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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.

Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Mercury

Owners widely praise the Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Mercury for its appealing space history theme and lightweight feel, with one owner specifically enjoying its gray strap. However, some owners express disappointment with the build quality relative to the retail price, with one noting tempered expectations are necessary for a Swatch product. Concerns have also been raised about the watch feeling too large with insufficient visual contrast, and the materials being described as "icky" by one owner, who also found the strap quality to be poor despite liking its appearance. Overall, owners rate the Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Mercury positively for its thematic appeal and light wearability, tempered by significant concerns regarding its perceived build quality for the price.

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