One of the most popular models is the AVI-8 Hawker Hunterhoused in a marine-grade stainless steel case. This one’s a Japanese retrograde split time chronograph that has skeletonized hands and three subdials. What makes this model unique, aside from the robust and heavy-duty design, is the organization of all the features on the dial. Everything is legible, and the overall appearance is not cluttered despite the many features. 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. 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. 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 is composed of sleek pilot-style watches that are similar to models that were used during the war. The size is significantly smaller than most of the AVI-8 watches we’ve featured above–the Flyboy AV-4071-03, for instance, is a 39mm.

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.

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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.

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 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. Avi-8exploded onto the watch scene in 2013 with a huge catalog of watches inspired by aircraft — British warplanes to be exact. The range includes both quartz and automatic movements and a host of designs that range from the industrial to the retro to the truly off beat Harrier II collection. For this review, Avi-8 provided a Hawker Hurricane 4014-03. I really like the dial and how well constructed it is. It looks great up close, with everything applied straight and even. It looks to be built well. 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? We’ve covered all of these in our list of Best Pilot Watches– if you want to further explore this genre of watches.

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. 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. 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 When an AVI-8 watch with a manufacturing defect is returned during the said period, it will either be replaced or repaired. The brand’s technical team will determine the best option. If you’re looking for a less complicated design, the Lancaster Bomber collection is a good AVI-8 line to consider.The 4050 line has a neat arrangement of a number of features: day, date, seconds, and 24-hour readout. The design is inspired by the board of the Lancaster, where the pilot reads details like altitude and fuel. Flyboy 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).