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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde ChronographvsIslander Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63

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Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
MSRP $280
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63
IslanderIslander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63
MSRP $429

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph45mm
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-6338mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph40h
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63
Water Resistance
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph50m
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63200m
MSRP
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph$280
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63$429

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
45mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Engraved screw-in back

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Brown
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH36
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$429

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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.

Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63

The Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63 is praised for its screw pins, milled scissor clasp, and embossed ceramic bezel, offering excellent specifications for its price. Owners note its better alignment compared to some alternatives and appreciate its design inspiration. Overall, owners rate the Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63 highly for its build features and value.

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