AVI-8 Mens 42mm Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph Pilot Japanese Quartz Watch with Leather Strap AV-4011

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Other quartz movements are much more accurate (plug: the Bulova Accutron II Alpha, which is accurate to within 6 seconds per month), but let’s be real: not a lot of people need their watch to be accurate to the second, especially when shopping for a awesome-looking quartz chronograph. How to Set the Hawker Hurricane The brand is popular for its relatively affordable price tag, and other popular watch brands may cost thousands of dollars. AVI-8, on the other hand, has price tags that are easier on the wallet. You can already have a high-quality AVI-8 watch for less than a thousand dollars. It’s still not cheap, but the quality, design, and unique concept make up for it. Is AVI-8 A Good Brand? This line was inspired by the Hawker Harrier and the Hawker Harrier II, which according to AVI-8 were “designed to be operated in advanced theatres of conflict where air bases or runways would not be accessible.” This is a modern aircraft that continues to be updated to this day.

The brand’s newer designs, such as the Matador Chronograph, appeal to watch shoppers looking for a modern-looking skeleton dial. However, watch enthusiasts looking for a fully functioning pilot watch (with features such as slide rule bezels) or watches with military history look to brands such as Citizen with their Promaster Skyhawk A-T Chronograph or an authentic German-made Flieger from brands like Laco .

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The AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Clowes is a really nice watch that adds just enough of a twist to the standard Flieger design to justify adding it to your collection. It’s a big watch- so bear that in mind if you have a smaller wrist – but if you can pull it off I think it’s a worthwhile buy. Buy an AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Clowes Automatic This watch has the Miyota 6S50 movement, which can be slightly seen through the dial. AVI-8 created the dial in such a way that even the subdials remain very legible. Also worth noting are the sword-style luminous hands and the baton indexes.

The company is also relatively new, so there isn’t much history provided online. We will, however, be able to take a closer look at its collections that have made the brand popular, which we will continue below. The theme is consistent across the Hawker Hurricane’s surfaces. Top, bottom, and on each side, there’s something to remind you of the inspiration that gave the Hawker Hurricane its name and informed its style.The Hawker Hunter fighter aircraft was developed by Hawker Aircraft for the RAF from the 1940s to the 1950s. This homage timepiece, the AV-I Hawker Hunter, according to the brand has an “angled off squared shape that echoes the key pieces of the Hunters own instrumentation.” According to toolwatch.io, the quartz chronograph inside this Hawker Hurricane is -0.90 seconds per day. That’s not bad, putting it off by somewhere around 25 – 30 seconds per month.

To set the time, pull the crown to position 3 (furthest). Turn the crown in either direction to set the time. Note that the date display will automatically roll over at midnight.

I feel that their price point is a little on the high side considering the materials and movement used. If you’re someone that values a watch based on the materials used, you may find the value proposition challenging. However, despite this, I’m okay with the premium because of how styled and well done it is. I think that the Hawker Hurricane is a watch with personality, and that’s worth something. There are, however, some exceptions. There are some cases that the International Warranty will not cover, namely: defects that were caused by negligence or accident; damages on features like the battery, case, crystal, strap, and bracelet; tampering and dismantling by unauthorized repair centers; and water damage (unless the watch is marked water-resistant).