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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent AutomaticvsHenry Archer Vesterhav 38

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Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic
MSRP $350
Vesterhav 38
Henry ArcherVesterhav 38
MSRP $4,599

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic43mm
Vesterhav 3838mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic40h
Vesterhav 3840h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic50m
Vesterhav 38200m
MSRP
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic$350
Vesterhav 38$4,599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Thickness
10.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
NEWTON
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9019

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$4,599

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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.

Henry Archer Vesterhav 38

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 for its superb finishing, striking mother-of-pearl and other dials, and thin profile, with some calling it the best Henry Archer model and exceptional value under $500. The bracelet quality is noted as outstanding for a microbrand, and dimensions are considered perfect for smaller wrists. One owner notes it is an "Asian branded watch" with implied low resale value. Overall, owners rate the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 highly for its striking dials and superb finishing at its price point.

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