AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Classic ChronographvsSternglas Tachymeter

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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

Sternglas Tachymeter at true scale

Tachymeter

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

50mm

50mm

Thickness

11mm

10mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

50m

MSRP

$210

lowest

$312

Movement

Quartz

Miyota OS20

Case

3 specs
Thickness
11mm
10mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
White
n/a

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
n/a
Miyota OS20
Power Reserve
0h
n/a
Jewels
0
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$210
$312
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Sternglas Tachymeter

The Sternglas Tachymeter is praised for its sporty chronograph design and wrist presence, offering character without being an overt tool watch. Reviewers note an upscale design with a colored aluminum bezel insert and more colorful dial options compared to its predecessor. The watch is considered good value for its design, functionality, and small-brand cachet, with a charming youthfulness in its colorful dial options. One reviewer points out that the "orange" on one model appears yellow and suggests a tachymeter scale extending to 200 would be more useful than the current 500. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Tachymeter highly for its competitive price and appealing, youthful design.

From video reviewers

The value at the moderate price point is a strength. The use of a meca-quartz movement is a weakness. Reviewers disagree on whether the meca-quartz movement is a drawback.

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