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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Classic ChronographvsVaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

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Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph
AVI-8Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph
MSRP $260
RS1 Rally Chronograph
VaerRS1 Rally Chronograph
MSRP $279

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph42mm
RS1 Rally Chronograph40mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph40h
RS1 Rally Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph50m
RS1 Rally Chronograph100m
MSRP
Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph$260
RS1 Rally Chronograph$279

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Cream

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$260
$279

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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.

Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph for its legibility, with the red seconds hand noted as a standout feature. The watch is described as comfortable and good-looking, and many appreciate the inclusion of three quick-release straps. However, some owners report issues with the quality of the included steel bracelet, stating it does not seat flush on the case and that stock straps fit poorly. One owner also noted that the brand has faced criticism regarding perceived quality within its price range. Overall, owners rate the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph highly for its legibility and strap versatility, despite concerns about bracelet quality.

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