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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde ChronographvsTissot Seastar 1000 GMT

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Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
MSRP $280
Seastar 1000 GMT
TissotSeastar 1000 GMT
MSRP $575

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph45mm
Seastar 1000 GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph40h
Seastar 1000 GMT40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph50m
Seastar 1000 GMT300m
MSRP
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph$280
Seastar 1000 GMT$575

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
45mm
40mm
Thickness
11.77mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Brown
Black
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$575

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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.

Tissot Seastar 1000 GMT

Owners widely praise the Tissot Seastar 1000 GMT for its sapphire crystal, 300m water resistance, and GMT complication, with one owner expressing deep satisfaction. A point of contention for some is that Swiss quartz movements may exhibit second-hand misalignment with markers, unlike certain Japanese quartz movements. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Seastar 1000 GMT highly for its robust features and value.

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