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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde ChronographvsSpinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver

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Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
MSRP $280
Bradner Pearl Diver
SpinnakerBradner Pearl Diver
MSRP $370

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph45mm
Bradner Pearl Diver42mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph40h
Bradner Pearl Diver40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph50m
Bradner Pearl Diver180m
MSRP
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph$280
Bradner Pearl Diver$370

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
45mm
42mm
Thickness
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Water Resistance
50m
180m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Brown
Emerald

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$370

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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.

Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver

The Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver is noted by owners as large on smaller wrists, with a 50mm lug-to-lug and 15mm height being a concern, though some find it acceptable with specific strap choices. Opinions on finishing quality vary, with one owner reporting issues like a poorly seated bezel and crooked indices. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver with mixed reviews regarding its size and finishing.

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