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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent AutomaticvsLongines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON

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Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic
MSRP $350
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON
LonginesULTRA‑CHRON CARBON
MSRP $5,550

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic43mm
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON43mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic40h
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON52h
Water Resistance
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic50m
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON300m
MSRP
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic$350
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON$5,550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.9mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
300m
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down case back

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Both sides
Dial Color
NEWTON
Silver
Indices
Applied
Applied indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
L836.6
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
36,000 vph
Power Reserve
40h
52h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$5,550

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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.

Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON

The Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON is praised for its lightweight composite case and unique "Batman" aesthetic, with its 5Hz movement widely noted for exceptional accuracy. Owners widely report the high-beat movement is the cheapest 5Hz option available. Some owners find the non-rotating bezel a relief, while others consider it a deal-breaker, noting the watch is no longer a dive watch. On balance, owners and reviewers highly rate the Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON for its cool, lightweight design and the exceptional accuracy of its 5Hz movement.

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