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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Avon ChronographvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph
MSRP $240
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph45mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph50m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Hawker Hunter Avon Chronograph$240
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
45mm
39mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$240
$239

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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 DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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