AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent AutomaticvsOrient SK Diver Retro (Revival)

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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

Orient SK Diver Retro (Revival) at true scale

SK Diver Retro (Revival)

Diameter

43mm

41.7mm

Lug-to-Lug

50mm

46.2mm

lowest

Thickness

12.5mm

lowest

12.6mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

n/a

40h

MSRP

$295

lowest

$325

Movement

Automatic

Orient F6922

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Sport
Diameter
43mm
41.7mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
NEWTON
Gold

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
n/a
Orient F6922
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$325
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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.

Orient SK Diver Retro (Revival)

Owners widely praise the Orient SK Diver Retro (Revival)'s retro aesthetic, dial colors, and asymmetrical case design, appreciating its vintage charm and affordable price. However, the folded link bracelet is frequently criticized as jangly, tinny, and hair-pulling, with some finding the overall build quality to radiate "cheap watch." The lume is noted as pathetic, and the 50m water resistance makes it unsuitable as a true diver. Some owners find the lug design polarizing, while others are happy with the watch's unique look and interior rotating bezel. On balance, owners rate the Orient SK Diver Retro (Revival) highly for its distinctive retro styling and value, despite significant reservations about the bracelet quality.

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