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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde ChronographvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
MSRP $280
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph45mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph40h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph50m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph$280
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
45mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Brown
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$665

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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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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