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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent AutomaticvsVaer Design Navy Solar

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Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic
MSRP $350
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic43mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic40h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic50m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic$350
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
43mm
36mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
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
Navy

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$299

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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 Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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