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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde ChronographvsBremont Altitude 39 Date

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Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
MSRP $280
Altitude 39 Date
BremontAltitude 39 Date
MSRP $4,250

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph45mm
Altitude 39 Date39mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph40h
Altitude 39 Date40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph50m
Altitude 39 Date100m
MSRP
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph$280
Altitude 39 Date$4,250

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Diameter
45mm
39mm
Thickness
11.19mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Brown
Silver

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BE-92AE
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$4,250

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What people say

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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph

Owners widely praise the AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph's airplane-inspired dial design and the comfortable, soft leather strap with a no-break-in clasp. However, one owner notes that the case, crown, and glass crystal fitment left much to be desired, feeling cheap, and the mineral glass is prone to scratching. The watch is considered overpriced for its features, though appealing when found on sale. On balance, owners find the AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph appealing for its unique dial and comfortable strap, despite concerns about case finishing and the mineral crystal.

Bremont Altitude 39 Date

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Bremont Altitude 39 Date as a sleek, legible, and everyday-suited pilot's watch, noting its comfortable 39mm 904L steel case and clean dial design. The La Joux-Perret G100 movement is recognized for its 68-hour power reserve and smooth winding feel. Some owners note the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments. On balance, the consensus is that the Bremont Altitude 39 Date is highly regarded for its refined finishing and wearability at 39mm.

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