AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane McKellar Dual TimevsDryden Chrono Diver Series 1
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Measurements
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Hawker Hurricane McKellar Dual Time
Chrono Diver Series 1
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
49mm
Thickness
n/a
13.5mm
Water Resistance
50m
101m
highest
MSRP
$285
lowest
$349
Movement
Quartz
Quartz
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane McKellar Dual Time's distinctive white dial and appealing aviation-inspired design, with one owner finding it a good value at $134 CAD. Some owners report sticky chronograph pushers and disappointing lume. The brand is noted for creating original designs with decent metal finishing. Overall, owners rate the AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane McKellar Dual Time highly for its distinctive dial and appealing design at the price point.
The Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1 is a 42mm mechaquartz chronograph with a sapphire crystal and 100m water resistance. Owners note that the chronograph hand may not reset perfectly to zero, a characteristic of the VK63 movement. The case features polished chamfers on the upper lugs, and the watch utilizes Swiss Superluminova BGW9. It has been listed for sale at prices ranging from $150 to $255 and includes two straps. Overall, owners appreciate the Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1 for its classic design and value, despite the common VK63 chronograph reset quirk.
The Seiko VK63 mechaquartz movement is a shared strength, noted for its instant reset and sweeping chronograph hand. The bezel action and water resistance were considered standard for the price point.
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