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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent AutomaticvsZelos Comet 39

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Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic
MSRP $350
Comet 39
ZelosComet 39
MSRP $2,499

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic43mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic40h
Comet 3940h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic50m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic$350
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
NEWTON
Tantalum LE

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$2,499

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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.

Zelos Comet 39

Owners widely praise the Zelos Comet 39 for its wearable 39mm size, thin profile under 10mm thanks to its manual-wind Sellita SW215 movement, and its captivating dial with a deep starburst effect. The winding action is described as a joy, and the watch is considered a stunner for its price, blending modern and vintage aesthetics. Some owners note frustration with Zelos's limited production runs leading to quick sell-outs. One owner found the logo childlike, while another experienced strap-rubbing issues with the short lugs, which were resolved with a Milanese bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Comet 39 highly for its excellent value and striking dial design.

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