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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Avon ChronographvsDan Henry 1975

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Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph
MSRP $240
1975
Dan Henry1975
MSRP $310

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph45mm
197539mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph40h
197540h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph50m
1975150m
MSRP
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph$240
1975$310

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
45mm
39mm
Thickness
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

1 specs
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$240
$310

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What people say

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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 1975

Owners and reviewers praise the Dan Henry 1975 for its excellent value, retro styling, attractive dial with orange accents, and thin, wearable case. The bubble crystal is a highlight, though some find the lume weak. The Miyota 9015 movement offers hacking seconds and a 42-hour power reserve, with accuracy reported between -10/+30 seconds per day. The push-pull crown means it is not a true diver, and the black sapphire bezel can wash out in certain light. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Dan Henry 1975 highly for its retro charm and superb value.

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