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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde ChronographvsLongines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

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The bottom line

The 26mm FLAGSHIP CLASSIC wears 19mm narrower than the 45mm Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph — that's a meaningful jump on most wrists.

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.

Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

Owners widely praise the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC for its vintage-inspired design, impressive finishing for the price, and classic 38.5mm size, with many highlighting its slim and accurate movement. Some owners appreciate the rice grain bracelet and versatility for daily wear, while others single out the elegant hands and small seconds subdial. A few reviewers note the 3-bar water resistance and closed case back as potential drawbacks, and one owner finds the 12.4mm thickness and flat caseback make it wear tall. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC highly for its exceptional value and classic aesthetic.

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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
MSRP $280
Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC
Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC
MSRP $1,800
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
MSRP $280
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC
LonginesFLAGSHIP CLASSIC
MSRP $1,800

At a glance

23 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph45mm
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC26mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph40h
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC45h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph50m
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC30m
MSRP
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph$280
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC$1,800

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
45mm
26mm
Thickness
7.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
32.4mm
Lug Width
22mm
12mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Brown
Silver
Indices
Applied
Applied indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
L592.5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$1,800

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