AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent AutomaticvsGeckota Pioneer Automatic
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Measurements
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Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic

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 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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.
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.
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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