AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane McKellar Dual TimevsHemel HFT20

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 Hemel HFT20 is praised for its engaging chronograph sweep and convenient grab-and-go wearability, with reviewers noting its legible matte black dial and sapphire crystal. Owners found the watch sweet at its $270 pre-order price, and the 42mm case wears well due to its 49mm lug-to-lug distance. The included leather strap is comfortable and well-made. One reviewer noted the chronograph minutes sub-dial does not precisely jump, and the 16mm thickness is slightly more than ideal for the Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hemel HFT20 highly for its accessible take on vintage designs and enjoyable chronograph function at its price point.