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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Clowes AutomaticvsVario Futurist

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Hawker Hurricane Clowes Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Hurricane Clowes Automatic
MSRP $390
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hurricane Clowes Automatic46mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hurricane Clowes Automatic40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hurricane Clowes Automatic50m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Hawker Hurricane Clowes Automatic$390
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
46mm
39mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
WITTERING
Purple

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$390
$648

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What people say

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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Clowes Automatic

Owners report the chronograph buttons on the AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Clowes Automatic can stick, though it functions well as a daily wearer with a clean dial and good quality stitched leather band. The 44mm case features well-curved lugs, and a hacking seconds subdial is present, but the date window is small and difficult to read. The watch uses an undecorated Chinese DG-3809-3D movement, which some owners found disappointing compared to expectations of a Miyota. Overall, owners consider the AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Clowes Automatic a good value keeper for its pilot design and $141 price point.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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