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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent AutomaticvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic
MSRP $350
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic43mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic40h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic50m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic$350
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
NEWTON
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$218

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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.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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