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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Avon ChronographvsDan Henry 1962

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Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph
MSRP $240
1962
Dan Henry1962
MSRP $280
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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph

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.

Dan Henry 1962

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1962 for its legibility and attractive panda dial, noting its value under $300. However, some find its quartz chronograph functionality limited. One owner reports strap fitting difficulties due to tight tolerances and poor lume that fades quickly, with glowing sub-dial hands hindering legibility. Another owner describes black hands on black sub-dials as an issue for visibility. On balance, owners rate the Dan Henry 1962 highly for its attractive panda dial and value, despite some concerns about its quartz chronograph functionality and legibility.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph45mm
196239mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph40h
196240h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph50m
1962
MSRP
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph$240
1962$280

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
45mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
45.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
White

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$240
$280
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