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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent AutomaticvsTimefactors Commander

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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.

Timefactors Commander

Owners widely praise the Timefactors Commander for its vintage aesthetic, featuring a clean no-date dial with gilt accents, creamy lume, and appealing sunburst effects, all contributing to a premium feel and excellent build quality for the price. However, some owners note its 13.7mm thickness and 162-gram weight are substantial, and the bezel numeral font is considered disproportionately small. The dial is also described as quite reflective, and the bracelet is prone to desk rash. On balance, owners rate the Timefactors Commander highly for its vintage design and robust build quality at its price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic43mm
Commander38mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic
Commander
Water Resistance
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic50m
Commander300m
MSRP
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic$350
Commander$490

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
NEWTON
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$490
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