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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde ChronographvsLongines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON

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Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
MSRP $280
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON
LonginesULTRA‑CHRON CARBON
MSRP $5,550

At a glance

23 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph45mm
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON43mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph40h
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON52h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph50m
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON300m
MSRP
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph$280
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON$5,550

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
45mm
43mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.9mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
300m
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down case back

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
L836.6
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
36,000 vph
Power Reserve
40h
52h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$5,550

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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.

Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON

The Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON is praised for its lightweight composite case and unique "Batman" aesthetic, with its 5Hz movement widely noted for exceptional accuracy. Owners widely report the high-beat movement is the cheapest 5Hz option available. Some owners find the non-rotating bezel a relief, while others consider it a deal-breaker, noting the watch is no longer a dive watch. On balance, owners and reviewers highly rate the Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON for its cool, lightweight design and the exceptional accuracy of its 5Hz movement.

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