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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde ChronographvsSpinnaker Dumas Automatic

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Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
MSRP $280
Dumas Automatic
SpinnakerDumas Automatic
MSRP $239

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph45mm
Dumas Automatic44mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph40h
Dumas Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph50m
Dumas Automatic300m
MSRP
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph$280
Dumas Automatic$239

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
45mm
44mm
Thickness
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Brown
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$239

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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 Dumas Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic for its attractive textured blue dial, applied indices, and well-finished case, noting its comfortable wearability due to a short lug-to-lug distance. Some owners flag the use of mineral crystal instead of sapphire and a bracelet with a learning curve and loose keeper. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic highly for its aesthetics and case finishing at its price point.

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