AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Carey Dual TimevsWolbrook Skindiver WT Mecaquartz

Owners widely appreciate the AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Carey Dual Time for its value, with one owner finding it a good deal at $134 CAD, citing its thin bezel, pusher style, dial colors, and white stitching on the leather strap. The watch features curved lugs and a solid case, though some owners note it wears large at 44mm. One owner flags that the chronograph buttons can stick, and another points out a small, hard-to-read date window. The movement is identified as a Chinese DG-3809-3D automatic that hacks, or a Seiko quartz (Epson) movement, with one reviewer expressing disappointment in the undecorated automatic movement. Overall, owners rate the AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Carey Dual Time well for its aesthetic appeal and value, with the dial design and strap details being frequently praised.

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Mecaquartz for its authentic vintage vibe, Worldtimer bezel, and value, offering more personality than typical retro divers. The upgraded model is noted for its perfect look at its price point with a domed crystal and screwed-down crown. Some owners flag mismatched hand and marker colors, poor lume, bezel wobble, and the watch sitting high on its strap. Accuracy is described as quartz-level, and the push/pull crown has excellent friction with a smooth, 120-click bezel. On balance, owners rate the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Mecaquartz highly for its vintage personality and value for money.