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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent AutomaticvsSeiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

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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 PADI Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition is widely praised for its attractive blue and red PADI colors, rich dial aesthetic, and excellent lume that stands out even in dim environments. Owners highlight its robust build quality and excellent bezel action, noting the wave dial is a favorite. However, the Hardlex crystal and the 4R36 movement's accuracy range of +45 to -35 seconds per day are identified as compromises for the price. Some owners find the diver's extension difficult to open and the bracelet adjustment challenging, though manageable. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition highly for its build quality and striking dial design at its price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic43mm
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41.7mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic50m
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m
MSRP
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic$350
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
43mm
41.7mm
Thickness
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
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
4R35
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$650
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