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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Classic ChronographvsCWC E9 Quartz Diver Watch

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph
MSRP $260
E9 Quartz Diver Watch
CWCE9 Quartz Diver Watch
MSRP $749
What people say

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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph

Owners find the AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph visually appealing with its thin bezel, pusher style, and dial colors, noting it stands out from common black dial watches. Some owners report the chronograph buttons can stick a little, and the 44mm case wears large with a small, hard-to-read date window. One owner was disappointed to find a Chinese DG-3809-3D movement, which is undecorated, and noted AVI-8 is often seen as a "fashion" brand and overpriced at MSRP for a quartz watch, though discounted prices made it a good deal. On balance, owners consider the AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph a keeper for its visual appeal and solid case construction when purchased at a discounted price.

CWC E9 Quartz Diver Watch

The CWC E9 Quartz Diver Watch is praised for its historical significance, unique Jolly Roger dial, and military-spec build. Owners report it is thin, small, very legible, and has a satisfyingly easy-to-wind crown, with some noting its accuracy and clean lume application. However, the luminous paint on the Jolly Roger is described as low glow, and one owner reported their T20 model had an inaccurate quartz movement and a soft acrylic crystal that scratches easily. Some find the Jolly Roger design "out there," while others like its unique aesthetic. Some feel it is overpriced for its components, particularly the standard Ronda movement. Overall, owners rate the CWC E9 Quartz Diver Watch highly for its unique aesthetic and military-inspired build.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph42mm
E9 Quartz Diver Watch41mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph40h
E9 Quartz Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph50m
E9 Quartz Diver Watch300m
MSRP
Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph$260
E9 Quartz Diver Watch$749

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
White
CWC E9 Quartz Diver Watch (E9 QS120)
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$749
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