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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde ChronographvsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

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Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
MSRP $280
Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph45mm
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph40h
Wave Master GMT40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph50m
Wave Master GMT200m
MSRP
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph$280
Wave Master GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
45mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Brown
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH34
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$399

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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.

Phoibos Wave Master GMT

The Phoibos Wave Master GMT is widely praised for its attractive design, comfortable 20mm tapering bracelet, and wearability on a 7" wrist, with owners finding it a strong value proposition at $220. Some minor finishing flaws, such as slightly crooked markers and off-center dial numbers, are noted by one owner, while accuracy averages around 5-10 seconds over two weeks. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master GMT highly for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Wave Master GMT's notable feature is its 200M water resistance. A drawback is the rattle of the bracelet. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer noting its significant weight for a 39.5mm case diameter, but the other reviewer doesn't mention any specific weaknesses or trade-offs.

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