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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent AutomaticvsCWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top

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Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic
MSRP $350
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
CWCRN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
MSRP $604
What people say

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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic

Owners widely praise the AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic for its unique style and good quality for its price point, with specific appreciation for its thin bezel, pusher style, dial colors, and WW2 references. Some owners note the 43.5mm size may be large for smaller wrists, and a few report that the chronograph buttons can stick. Overall, owners rate the AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic highly for its distinctive design and value at its price point.

CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top

Owners widely praise the CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top for its excellent matte case finishing, precise seconds hand alignment, and dial reminiscent of vintage military watches. The Mk.2 upgrades, including a sapphire crystal, improved lume, and a precise 120-click bezel described as perfection with no play, are consistently highlighted as significant improvements over earlier versions. One owner noted the quartz movement gained 8 seconds over several months. Overall, owners rate the CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top highly for its solid construction, military significance, and terrific value.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic43mm
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top41mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic40h
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic50m
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top300m
MSRP
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic$350
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top$604

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
43mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
NEWTON
CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top (RN300-MT QS120)
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$604
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