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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde ChronographvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

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Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
MSRP $280
Prospex SPEEDTIMER
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER
MSRP $3,000
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.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its attractive vintage-inspired design and compact 39mm size, with one owner finding the red dial unique and gorgeous. Reviewers and owners note the solar-powered quartz movement, with one owner considering $700 expensive for this specification and another wishing for a thinner case. The SPEEDTIMER is described as a sturdy and reliable everyday watch, though one owner questioned its resale value. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its stylish, compact design and solar functionality, despite some finding the price point and case thickness slightly high.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph45mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER42.5mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph40h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER45h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph50m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
MSRP
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph$280
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$3,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
45mm
42.5mm
Thickness
15.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Brown
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
8R46
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$3,000
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