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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Avon ChronographvsVaer Design Navy Solar

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Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph
MSRP $240
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph45mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph40h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph50m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph$240
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
45mm
36mm
Thickness
11mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
43mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Navy

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$240
$299

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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.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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