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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Avon ChronographvsHamilton Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz

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Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph
MSRP $240
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz
HamiltonJazzmaster Chrono Quartz
MSRP $1,075

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph45mm
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz42mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph40h
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph50m
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz100m
MSRP
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph$240
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz$1,075

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
45mm
42mm
Thickness
11mm
12.13mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
251.274

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$240
$1,075

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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.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz for its excellent value, with some enthusiasts appreciating its unique styling. However, the open-heart design is a point of contention; some find it cluttered and prone to collecting dirt, while others report difficulty reading the time with it, particularly as eyesight declines. One owner notes the movement is not exceptional. On balance, owners consider the Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz a superb deal, with its value being the primary draw.

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