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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane AutomaticvsPraesidus Neptune 44

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Hawker Hurricane Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Hurricane Automatic
MSRP $450
Neptune 44
PraesidusNeptune 44
MSRP $550

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hurricane Automatic
Neptune 4444mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hurricane Automatic40h
Neptune 4440h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hurricane Automatic50m
Neptune 44200m
MSRP
Hawker Hurricane Automatic$450
Neptune 44$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
44mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Patina

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$550

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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.

Praesidus Neptune 44

The dial details and historical elements, including fragments from Iwo Jima battlefield relics, are praised. The bracelet exhibits rattle. Reviewers disagree on the use of faux patina on the dial.

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