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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent AutomaticvsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

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Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic
MSRP $350
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic43mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic40h
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic50m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
MSRP
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic$350
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
43mm
36mm
Thickness
18mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
NEWTON
White

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$1,800

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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.

Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

The Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic is lauded for its utilitarian, no-nonsense design, exceptional tritium lume for visibility, and comfortable 41mm wearability. Reviewers highlight its robust build, meeting ISO 6425 dive watch standards and approved for military use, demonstrating durability during demanding activities. One reviewer notes the stock rubber strap requires modification for a proper fit. Overall, reviewers rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic highly for its focus on utility and ruggedness at its price point.

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