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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Classic ChronographvsPhoibos Argo Bronze

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
Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph42mm
Argo Bronze40.5mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph40h
Argo Bronze40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph50m
Argo Bronze200m
MSRP
Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph$260
Argo Bronze$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40.5mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Green
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$499

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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.

Phoibos Argo Bronze

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo Bronze for its appealing design, natural patina development, and the smooth sweep of its Miyota 9015 movement. One owner highlights the watch as a "wearable piece of art," appreciating its color combinations and overall feel. The included band is noted as a good fit for narrow wrists. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Argo Bronze highly for its aesthetic appeal and the quality of its movement.

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