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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent AutomaticvsAevig Thule GMT

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What people say

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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.

Aevig Thule GMT

Owners widely praise the Aevig Thule GMT for its 70s-inspired design, lightweight titanium case with a hardness coating, and the accurate NH34 movement running at 1-2 seconds fast per day. The watch also features fantastic AR coating, a quick-release bracelet, and excellent customer service. Some wish for sharper case angles and polished details to enhance its dressier appeal, and macro photos suggest potential irregularities on the hour markers. Overall, owners rate the Aevig Thule GMT highly for its vintage charm and practical features at an affordable price.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic43mm
Thule GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic
Thule GMT70h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic50m
Thule GMT100m
MSRP
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic$350
Thule GMT$755

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
NEWTON
Lume
None
Superluminova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
Power Reserve
0h
70h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$755
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