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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent AutomaticvsVaer Tactical Field (DLC)

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Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic
MSRP $350
Tactical Field (DLC)
VaerTactical Field (DLC)
MSRP $499

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic43mm
Tactical Field (DLC)36mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic40h
Tactical Field (DLC)40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic50m
Tactical Field (DLC)100m
MSRP
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic$350
Tactical Field (DLC)$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
43mm
36mm
Thickness
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
NEWTON
DLC

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Solar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$499

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What people say

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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic

Owners widely praise the AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic for its unique style and good quality for its price point, with specific appreciation for its thin bezel, pusher style, dial colors, and WW2 references. Some owners note the 43.5mm size may be large for smaller wrists, and a few report that the chronograph buttons can stick. Overall, owners rate the AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic highly for its distinctive design and value at its price point.

Vaer Tactical Field (DLC)

Owners widely praise the Vaer Tactical Field for its lightweight versatility and interesting design, with one owner highlighting the brand's excellent customer service. Some owners report issues with marker alignment, specifically at the 12 o'clock position and the seconds hand not hitting markers precisely, though the company offered resolutions. One owner noted a crunchy winding action. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Tactical Field highly for its lightweight versatility and interesting design.

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