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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent AutomaticvsVenezianico Nereide Aureo 39

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Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic
MSRP $350
Nereide Aureo 39
VenezianicoNereide Aureo 39
MSRP $1,000

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic43mm
Nereide Aureo 3939mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic40h
Nereide Aureo 3940h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic50m
Nereide Aureo 39200m
MSRP
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic$350
Nereide Aureo 39$1,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
NEWTON
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$1,000

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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.

Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39

The Venezianico Nereide is praised for its handsome design and good value, featuring a tungsten bezel insert and a sparkling aventurine dial. Owners note the optical glass bezel offers less glare than ceramic. The stock rubber strap is described as stiff, and the Canova bracelet lacks a half-link for fine adjustment. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Venezianico Nereide offers good case finishing for its price point, making it a compelling entry-level mechanical diver-style watch.

From video reviewers

The 24k gold dial is a standout feature. The lume brightness is a potential drawback. Reviewers disagree on whether the unique design and features justify the price point.

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