AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent AutomaticvsGeckota Pioneer Automatic

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic at true scale

Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic

Geckota Pioneer Automatic at true scale

Pioneer Automatic

Diameter

43mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

50mm

45mm

lowest

Thickness

12.5mm

lowest

14mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

MSRP

$295

lowest

$299

Movement

Automatic

Seiko NH35

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
12.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
45mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
NEWTON
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$299
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic

Owners praise the AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic for its unique World War II theme, cool styling, and good value, with one owner noting the thin bezel, pusher style, dial colors, and WW2 references as highlights. The 43mm case size may be large for smaller wrists. One owner reports the chronograph buttons can stick. Overall, owners rate the AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic highly for its distinctive WW2 aesthetic and strong value proposition at its price point.

Geckota Pioneer Automatic

The Geckota Pioneer Automatic is praised for its retro-futuristic design, impressive lume, and a unique vertical brushing on the dial that shifts color. Owners appreciate its value, with one noting it as a bargain at $259, and find the styling clean with a comfortable fit. Some owners are specifically drawn to the red dial variant, noting its appearance and vintage feel. However, the thin cross-hair design can disappear from a distance, and the 42mm case size is considered large for a cushion watch. One owner reports the crystal is very reflective despite AR coating, and gold accents appear cheap. Accuracy varies, with one owner seeing +/- 20 seconds per day and another finding it surprisingly accurate. Overall, owners rate the Geckota Pioneer Automatic highly for its distinctive design and value, despite some noted finishing and legibility concerns.

From video reviewers

The radial brushed fumé dial and applied indices are a strong point. The 42mm case size and 48.4mm lug-to-lug measurement may wear large on smaller wrists. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any specific points.

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