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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane AutomaticvsSpinnaker Fleuss Chronograph

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Hawker Hurricane Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Hurricane Automatic
MSRP $450
Fleuss Chronograph
SpinnakerFleuss Chronograph
MSRP $325

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hurricane Automatic
Fleuss Chronograph43mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hurricane Automatic40h
Fleuss Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hurricane Automatic50m
Fleuss Chronograph100m
MSRP
Hawker Hurricane Automatic$450
Fleuss Chronograph$325

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
43mm
Thickness
11mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
51mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$325

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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.

Spinnaker Fleuss Chronograph

The Spinnaker Fleuss Chronograph is praised for its impressive aesthetic, comfortable wearability, and excellent value at its affordable price point. One reviewer notes the chronograph function stops at 60 minutes and requires resetting. Owners report the internal bezel rotates too easily and the clasp lacks fine finishing. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Fleuss Chronograph highly for its meticulous attention to detail and overall value.

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