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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent AutomaticvsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic
MSRP $350
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic43mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic40h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic50m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic$350
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
NEWTON
Black

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$329

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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.

Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its robust build, bright C3 SuperLuminova lume, and solar charging capabilities, with one owner preferring its greater water resistance. Some owners report issues with hand alignment and second hand accuracy, though Vaer's customer service is noted for responsiveness with exchanges or refunds. One owner mentioned spring bar holes being close to the edge, a point of QC discussion. On balance, owners appreciate the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its solar charging and robust build, despite occasional reports of minor alignment issues.

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