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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Avon ChronographvsGrand Seiko SBGV239

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Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph
MSRP $240
SBGV239
Grand SeikoSBGV239
MSRP $3,100
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.

Grand Seiko SBGV239

The Grand Seiko SBGV239 is widely praised for its superb timekeeping from the 9F Quartz movement and its excellent finishing, which exceeds expectations. Owners highlight the dial's ability to pop even in poor lighting and its deep blue color that can appear black. The watch's 40mm diameter is also frequently cited as a positive attribute for wearability. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGV239 highly for its exceptional finishing and the precise timekeeping of its 9F Quartz movement.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph45mm
SBGV23940mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph40h
SBGV23940h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph50m
SBGV239100m
MSRP
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph$240
SBGV239$3,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
45mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
9F82

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$240
$3,100
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