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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Avon ChronographvsVenezianico Nereide Avventurina Nera

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Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph
MSRP $240
Nereide Avventurina Nera
VenezianicoNereide Avventurina Nera
MSRP $1,650

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph45mm
Nereide Avventurina Nera39mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph40h
Nereide Avventurina Nera40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph50m
Nereide Avventurina Nera200m
MSRP
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph$240
Nereide Avventurina Nera$1,650

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
45mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
45.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Soprod M100
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$240
$1,650

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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.

Venezianico Nereide Avventurina Nera

Venezianico Nereide is widely praised for its attractive dials, with reviewers highlighting the sparkling aventurine and owners noting the sunburst blue. The watch is considered good value, featuring a sapphire crystal and quality bracelet, with reviewers specifically mentioning good case finishing for the price. Owners of the 39mm model report the NH35A movement, while the Avventurina variant uses a Sellita SW200-1. Some owners find the stock rubber strap stiff, and one forum discussion flagged concerns about the brand's customer service. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Venezianico Nereide highly for its attractive design and build quality at its price point.

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