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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent AutomaticvsSternglas Marus

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Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic
MSRP $350
Marus
SternglasMarus
MSRP $485
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.

Sternglas Marus

The Sternglas Marus is widely praised for its well-built, heavy feel and excellent bezel action, considered the best in its price range. Despite its 42mm diameter and 52mm lug-to-lug, owners report it fits surprisingly well on slim wrists. A reviewer notes the short seconds hand as a drawback, but highlights the watch as a fun, affordable starting point for a collection, featuring a vibrant Pepsi bezel and an anthracite dial that shifts in appearance, powered by a Miyota 8215 movement for €399. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Marus highly for its robust build and superior bezel at its price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic43mm
Marus42mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic40h
Marus42h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic50m
Marus200m
MSRP
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic$350
Marus$485

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
53.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
NEWTON
Lume
None
Luminova grün

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$485
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