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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde ChronographvsWilliam Wood Fearless

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Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
MSRP $280
Fearless
William WoodFearless
MSRP $920

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph45mm
Fearless39mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph40h
Fearless40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph50m
Fearless100m
MSRP
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph$280
Fearless$920

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
45mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Brown
Yellow

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$920

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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.

William Wood Fearless

The William Wood Fearless is noted for its wearable 39mm case size and comfortable 45mm lug-to-lug, with a matte black ion-plated finish and colorful rehaut accents. Reviewers highlight its recycled fire hose strap and 100m water resistance, stemming from its firefighter heritage. The Seiko NH35 movement is considered accurate for its price point. On balance, reviewers find the William Wood Fearless to be a well-finished field watch with unique heritage elements.

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