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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent AutomaticvsSeiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens

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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 Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens for its beautiful dial designs, with one owner noting the SSA464 was love at first sight and another calling the SSA421J1 a beautiful first dress watch. The watch is frequently described as a serious bang-for-your-buck limited edition offering good build quality for daily wear, though some owners have noted the appearance of tiny scratches on the bezel and that the bracelet can be initially scratchy. One owner found the watch "truly stunning in person" and "tastefully done," while another found its fit surprisingly natural despite its size. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens highly for its stunning aesthetics and value.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic43mm
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens41.8mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens41h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic50m
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens
MSRP
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic$350
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens$595

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
43mm
41.8mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.4mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
Dial Color
NEWTON

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R39
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$595
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