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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition is widely praised for its visually striking and unique dial designs, often described as a standout feature offering significant aesthetic appeal for the price. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight the attractive blue gradients, wave patterns, and textured finishes that evoke ocean depths. The watch is generally considered comfortable to wear, with a well-proportioned case size and good build quality. Accuracy is reported as around +5 seconds per day by one owner. However, several sources point to the bracelet and clasp as a weak point, with criticisms including pin-and-collar construction, stamped clasps, and a lack of a convenient diver's extension. Some reviewers also note potential issues with bezel alignment and day/date wheel alignment. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition highly for its exceptional dial design and overall value.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic43mm
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition42.4mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic50m
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition200m
MSRP
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic$350
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
43mm
42.4mm
Thickness
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.4mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Hardlex
Dial Color
NEWTON
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 4R36
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$550
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