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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent AutomaticvsVario Futurist

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Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic
MSRP $350
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic43mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic50m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic$350
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
NEWTON
Purple

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$648

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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