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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane AutomaticvsPagani Design PD-YS029

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Hawker Hurricane Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Hurricane Automatic
MSRP $450
PD-YS029
Pagani DesignPD-YS029
MSRP $171

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hurricane Automatic
PD-YS02942mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hurricane Automatic40h
PD-YS02940h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hurricane Automatic50m
PD-YS029100m
MSRP
Hawker Hurricane Automatic$450
PD-YS029$171

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Lug Width
26.2mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$171

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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.

Pagani Design PD-YS029

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-YS029's attractive design and bracelet. However, the 42mm case size is frequently cited as too large, particularly with the integrated bracelet, and some owners dislike the prominent dial text. Some owners also express a desire for AR coating on the crystal. On balance, owners value the Pagani Design PD-YS029 for its aesthetics and bracelet, but the 42mm sizing presents a significant drawback for many.

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