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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent AutomaticvsDan Henry 1937

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Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic
MSRP $350
1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic43mm
193738mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic40h
193740h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic50m
1937
MSRP
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic$350
1937$290

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Thickness
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
NEWTON
Gold

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$290

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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.

Dan Henry 1937

On balance, owners have mixed feelings about the Dan Henry 1937, with some finding its dial less appealing than expected while others praise its understated military aesthetic.

From video reviewers

The Dan Henry Gold 1962 Racing Chronograph features a mecha-quartz movement, specifically the Seiko VK63, which is appreciated by reviewers. The watch's two-tone steel and yellow gold finish may be a "hit or miss" from Dan Henry, suggesting it may not be universally well-received. Reviewers disagree on whether the mecha-quartz movement is a drawback, with one reviewer noting it may not appeal to those seeking a purely mechanical movement, while others may not have mentioned this as a concern.

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