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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde ChronographvsBaltic MR Classic - Gold PVD

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Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
MSRP $280
MR Classic - Gold PVD
BalticMR Classic - Gold PVD
MSRP $589

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph45mm
MR Classic - Gold PVD36mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph40h
MR Classic - Gold PVD42h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph50m
MR Classic - Gold PVD30m
MSRP
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph$280
MR Classic - Gold PVD$589

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
45mm
36mm
Thickness
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Hesalite
Dial Color
Brown
Gold PVD - Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$589

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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.

Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVD

Owners widely report the Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVD's movement winds smoothly, and the 36mm case, while small, does not feel cheap. Reviewers note the gold PVD coating, paired with black dials and applied Breguet numerals, evokes a vintage aesthetic. One owner points out the acrylic crystal, while another reviewer flags the Hangzhou micro-rotor movement as rattly and loose on the wrist. The movement features a gold-toned rotor, blue screws, and pink jewels, and the case has vertical brushing on the bezel and circular brushing on the lugs. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVD's vintage aesthetic and smooth winding action, despite some concerns about the micro-rotor movement's rattle.

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