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AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Retrograde ChronographvsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph
MSRP $280
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph45mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph40h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph50m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph$280
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
45mm
41mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Brown
Spitfire LE

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2894 Élaboré
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$1,799

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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.

Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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