AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent AutomaticvsSeiko Presage Style60's

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.

The Seiko Presage Style60's collection is praised for its pleasing retro aesthetic, with reviewers highlighting the box-shaped crystal, faceted indexes, and applied markers. Specific models are noted for their smaller 39.5mm case size and comfortable new bracelet, alongside a charming steel bezel, though this bezel is decorative. The collection offers an affordable price point, with time-and-date models costing €490-€540 and GMT versions at €670. However, the automatic 4R35 movement's claimed accuracy tolerance of +45/-35 seconds per day is flagged as a potential dealbreaker by multiple sources. The Open Heart models feature a 41-hour power reserve and a 24-hour sub-dial, with one reviewer expressing a personal dislike for open-heart dials and questioning the strap choice on a specific rose gold PVD model. GMT models use the 4R34 automatic GMT movement, while open-heart versions use the 4R39 movement. All models feature Hardlex crystals and 50m water resistance.