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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane AutomaticvsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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Hawker Hurricane Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Hurricane Automatic
MSRP $450
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hurricane Automatic
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hurricane Automatic40h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hurricane Automatic50m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Hawker Hurricane Automatic$450
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
38mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
38mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Bronze

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$399

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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.

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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