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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent AutomaticvsPraesidus A-5 UDT

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Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic
MSRP $350
A-5 UDT
PraesidusA-5 UDT
MSRP $645

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic43mm
A-5 UDT38mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic40h
A-5 UDT40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic50m
A-5 UDT200m
MSRP
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic$350
A-5 UDT$645

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
NEWTON
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$645

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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.

Praesidus A-5 UDT

The Praesidus A-5 UDT is noted for its historically inspired design, featuring an oversized crown cap and chain that pays homage to WW2 canteen watches. Reviewers highlight its functional dial with embossed, Super-LumiNova filled numerals and markers for legibility, alongside 200m water resistance and a 38mm brushed stainless steel case. Some owners find the 11.7mm thickness problematic, describing it as disproportionately tall. The watch's ana/digi functionality and connection to special operations forces are also praised. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Praesidus A-5 UDT for its unique historical design elements and functional dial.

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