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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde ChronographvsGeckota Chronotimer Sports Edition

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Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
MSRP $280
Chronotimer Sports Edition
GeckotaChronotimer Sports Edition
MSRP $499

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph45mm
Chronotimer Sports Edition41.5mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph40h
Chronotimer Sports Edition40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph50m
Chronotimer Sports Edition100m
MSRP
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph$280
Chronotimer Sports Edition$499

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
45mm
41.5mm
Thickness
12.35mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Brown
Maroon

Movement

1 specs
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$499

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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.

Geckota Chronotimer Sports Edition

The Geckota Maroon Red strap is considered decent with good colors by one owner, but the red stripes are too thick and the lines are too close together, and it is also noted as being too long with "meh" colors compared to other options. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Geckota Maroon Red strap to be a functional accessory with some aesthetic drawbacks.

From video reviewers

The polished and brushed steel case finishing is a shared strength. The hand-wound mechanical chronograph movement is also a consistent point. No shared weaknesses were identified.

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