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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent AutomaticvsDryden Chrono Diver Hometown

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Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic
MSRP $350
Chrono Diver Hometown
DrydenChrono Diver Hometown
MSRP $349

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic43mm
Chrono Diver Hometown42mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic40h
Chrono Diver Hometown40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic50m
Chrono Diver Hometown100m
MSRP
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic$350
Chrono Diver Hometown$349

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
NEWTON
Steel

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$349

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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.

Dryden Chrono Diver Hometown

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Dryden Chrono Diver for its fit, feel, and finishing, with many appreciating its vintage-inspired design and the value it offers at its price point. The Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement is frequently cited as a reliable and cost-effective choice. Some owners note that the chronograph pushers lack the tactile click of mechanical chronographs, and the 42mm case with a 49mm lug-to-lug may wear large on smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Dryden Chrono Diver highly for its attractive design and excellent finishing at the price.

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