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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane AutomaticvsHenry Archer Vesterhav

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Hawker Hurricane Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Hurricane Automatic
MSRP $450
Vesterhav
Henry ArcherVesterhav
MSRP $4,599

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hurricane Automatic
Vesterhav40mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hurricane Automatic40h
Vesterhav40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hurricane Automatic50m
Vesterhav200m
MSRP
Hawker Hurricane Automatic$450
Vesterhav$4,599

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
40mm
Thickness
11mm
10.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
White

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$4,599

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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.

Henry Archer Vesterhav

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Vesterhav for its superb thinness, refined finishing, and gorgeous dials, offering significant value. One owner specifically highlighted the stunning pink dial and its attractive appearance on both steel and leather straps. On balance, owners rate the Henry Archer Vesterhav highly for its thin profile and refined aesthetics.

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