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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde ChronographvsGrand Seiko SBGP009

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Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
MSRP $280
SBGP009
Grand SeikoSBGP009
MSRP $3,100

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph45mm
SBGP00940mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph40h
SBGP00940h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph50m
SBGP009100m
MSRP
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph$280
SBGP009$3,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
45mm
40mm
Thickness
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Brown
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
9F85

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$3,100

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGP009

Grand Seiko SBGP009 owners note its "normal quartz" movement, and one owner criticizes the bracelet for lacking a taper. One owner cites a 40-year-old Seiko quartz watch that has only required battery changes as evidence of the reliability of Grand Seiko's quartz movements. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGP009 for its perceived long-term reliability.

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