AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Avon ChronographvsChristopher Ward C63 Valour

Owners widely report the AVI-8 Hawker Hunter's unique handless design with rotating discs is not easily legible but can be learned, and the 45mm case wears comfortably. One owner praises the leather strap and clasp as incredibly soft, while another flags the case, crown, and crystal fitment as lacking and feeling cheap, noting the mineral glass crystal will scratch easily. The Miyota automatic movement is considered trustworthy, though the AVI-8 Hawker Hunter is sometimes seen as having a design similar to other brands. On balance, owners appreciate the AVI-8 Hawker Hunter for its unique time-telling mechanism and comfortable wearability, despite some concerns about case finishing and crystal durability.

The Christopher Ward C63 Valour is praised for its beautiful, deep dial with 3D applied markers and indices, its great look, and its symmetry, with some calling it one of the best-looking and most affordable chronographs available. Reviewers note its Light-catcher case with flowing curves and contrasting brushed and polished finishes, and a matte black dial with applied numerals and sub-dials featuring differently colored hands. The watch is powered by a thermocompensated, chronometer-certified quartz movement, specifically the ETA G10.212 AD, which Christopher Ward claims offers accuracy of +/- 10 seconds per year, though some users question this, citing ETA's stated accuracy of +/- 73 seconds per year. Owners are split on the use of a quartz movement in a watch at this price point, with some preferring mechanical movements, while others defend quartz for its reliability, thinner profile, accuracy, and lower service costs.