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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent AutomaticvsFarer Discovery II

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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.

Farer Discovery II

The Farer Discovery II is widely praised for its comfortable 39.5mm wearability, suiting all wrist sizes and occasions, and its bold plum sunburst dial, which exhibits varied color interpretations. Owners also highlight the excellent case and bracelet design, with one noting it is a "dream to wear." The La Joux Perret G101 automatic movement provides a 68-hour power reserve. On balance, owners rate the Farer Discovery II highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive dial at the price.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic43mm
Discovery II39.5mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic
Discovery II68h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic50m
Discovery II50m
MSRP
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic$350
Discovery II$925

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
43mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
NEWTON
Purple

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Power Reserve
0h
68h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$925
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