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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde ChronographvsFortis Marinemaster M-40

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Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
MSRP $280
Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph45mm
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph40h
Marinemaster M-4038h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph50m
Marinemaster M-40300m
MSRP
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph$280
Marinemaster M-40$3,520

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
45mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Brown
Orange

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$3,520

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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.

Fortis Marinemaster M-40

Owners praise the Fortis Amber Orange for its gorgeous appearance and strong wrist presence, noting its crazy lume and 70-hour power reserve. The Doxa SUB 300T, described as having a superb, eccentric design with a highly legible dial and functional no-decompression bezel, uses an ETA 2824-2 movement. However, the SUB 300T's 42.5mm case wears large and its 14mm thickness is not ideal for dress shirts, though it boasts 1,200m water resistance. On balance, owners appreciate the Fortis Amber Orange for its striking aesthetics and impressive lume.

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