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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane AutomaticvsDryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

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Hawker Hurricane Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Hurricane Automatic
MSRP $450
Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hurricane Automatic
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hurricane Automatic40h
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hurricane Automatic50m
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
MSRP
Hawker Hurricane Automatic$450
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
Thickness
11mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
101m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
PVD Vintage

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

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What people say

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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Automatic

Owners praise the AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Automatic for its aviation-themed design, thin bezel, and colorful subdials, with one owner finding it a good value at $134 CAD. However, some owners note that the chronograph pushers can stick, and the 44mm size wears large with a difficult-to-read date window. One owner was disappointed to find a Chinese DG-3809-3D movement instead of an expected Japanese automatic, though still considers it a keeper for $141. Overall, owners rate the AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Automatic well for its value and aviation-inspired aesthetics, despite some noted functional and sizing caveats.

Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

Owners widely praise the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 for its exceptional value and comfortable wearability, with particular appreciation for its refined PVD finish. The watch features a Seiko VK63 Meca-Quartz movement, improved lume, and solid bezel action, all housed in a 42mm case with recessed pushers and 100m water resistance. Some owners note the 49mm lug-to-lug may be large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 highly for its amazing value and comfortable wearability.

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