Side by side

AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent AutomaticvsSeiko Recraft Series

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Add a watch

Some links are affiliate links — lug2lug may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Disclosures

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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.

Seiko Recraft Series

Owners widely praise the Seiko Recraft Series for its comfortable fit, trendy design, and great legibility, with reviewers noting significant effort in the dial design and excellent build quality for the price. One owner specifically calls the SNKP27 the right size for a smaller wrist, comparable to other well-loved Seiko 5 models. However, one forum user felt the Recraft Series was a missed opportunity with woeful execution compared to prior Rally Reissues, while a reviewer mentioned hands that might appear a bit short and a wish for a sapphire crystal over mineral. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Recraft Series highly for its appealing design and value at the price point.

From video reviewers

The retro design and vintage-inspired aesthetic are consistently praised. The affordable entry into automatic timekeeping is also a shared point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic43mm
Recraft Series43.5mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic
Recraft Series40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic50m
Recraft Series50m
MSRP
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic$350
Recraft Series$265

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
43mm
43.5mm
Thickness
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
22mm
24mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Hardlex
Dial Color
NEWTON

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 7S26
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$265
Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

DiscussionNot started
Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.