I like how complete the style on the Hawker Hurricane is. Every piece, from the crown to the clasp, has been considered and done really well. The watch looks the part it’s trying to play, and that really adds to the fun. My overall impression after spending a few weeks with the Hawker Hurricane is that it’s built as good as any other watch in this price range. The crystal could use an anti-reflective treatment, but that’s my only complaint. Crystal, Case, & Dial 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.”

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. 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

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The mustard-coloured leather strap looks appropriately like the era the watch is based on. From a distance, you could almost think that this watch would be part of the kit for a fighter pilot or paratrooper in WWII England. The lume is certainly bright enough for the job. 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).

The crystal sits nearly flush with the bezel, and as such it doesn’t attract too much negative attention. It has not scratched while I’ve worn it. As mentioned, reflection is a bit of a problem here- on a sunny day it can be hard to see the time when in direct sun. The final collection is called Flyboy, which like the Lancaster collection has watches that are more for those who are looking for a less busy dial. AVI-8 has five main collections: Hawker Hurricane, Hawker Hunter, Hawker Harrier II, Lancaster Bomber, and Flyboy. All of these pay homage to aviation and have each their own unique designs and functions. We’ll talk about some of the best watches in detail below.

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. Watch buyers on Reddit are generally favorable towards AVI-8 noting that they are good value for money based on the build quality and movements while some do criticize the oversized dials (although this is a general trait on many pilot watches). Overall, users on other watch forums express the same general opinion: decent build, fair price but oversized for small wrists. If you’re looking for a less complicated design, the Lancaster Bomber collection is a good AVI-8 line to consider.

We’ve covered all of these in our list of Best Pilot Watches– if you want to further explore this genre of watches. 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

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The main selling point behind AVI-8 watches is the aviation aesthetic. The watches themselves have decent build quality for an entry-level quartz watch, but you’re really paying for the look of a unique pilot watch. They are popular aviation enthusiasts and as gifts for pilots, flight attendants, or anyone who likes the military vibe of a pilot watch. The brand is still relatively new, but it has gained many fans over the years–not just pilots and aviation enthusiasts, but watch collectors as well.

If you don’t know what a “record” is, please don’t tell me, just look it up on Wikipedia and let me grow old in peace. 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.I really love when a watch is designed well, and I’m impressed overall with how AVI-8 has styled the Hawker Hurricane. It breaks away from the usual and goes all-in on the fighter plane theme. I love that. One of the main things that made the brand popular is the price points. These watches are all relatively affordable. In an interview, an AVi-8 official said that the company that owns the brand has a number of different watch brands. The founders are veterans from the watch industry, and are active and reviewing and approving their products. AVI-8 Watch Collections