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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent AutomaticvsFarer AQUAMATIC

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What people say

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

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 AQUAMATIC

Owners widely praise the Farer AQUAMATIC for its vibrant color palettes, clean design, and excellent wearability, particularly on its 38.5mm case, with multiple sources highlighting its value under $1,000 and the inclusion of multiple strap options. Reviewers and owners alike commend its build quality and dial details, with one owner noting the double AR coating. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting great timekeeping and another experiencing a watch running about 4 seconds per hour slow, requiring service. Some find the Sellita SW220-1 movement unremarkable, and the day/date font colors are noted by one owner as making the dial feel busy, while bezel grip is described as okay with slight wiggle, common for its price point. Overall, owners rate the Farer AQUAMATIC highly for its fun design and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The Farer AQUAMATIC features a visually appealing design with bold red accents and a spearmint dial. The watch's Swiss-made movement is a notable aspect. The price point is a trade-off against more established brands in the market.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic43mm
AQUAMATIC38.5mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic
AQUAMATIC41h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic50m
AQUAMATIC200m
MSRP
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic$350
AQUAMATIC$875

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
43mm
38.5mm
Thickness
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
NEWTON
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$875
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