Manston
$1291,322
43.5 mm5 m WRMineral
The Sensei's take
The AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Carey Dual Time Manston is a stylish choice for aviation enthusiasts and collectors alike. Its classic pilot watch design is complemented by thoughtful features like dual time tracking. At this price point, it offers solid value for those who appreciate both functionality and history.
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Designed as a tribute to one of Britain’s most distinguished fighter aces and commanders in both Europe and the Pacific during WWII, the Carey Dual Time is a perfectly wearable pilot’s watch drawn from a classic silhouette.
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At a glance
Strengths & trade-offs
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Strengths
- Priced below what the spec suggests
- Luminous dial and hands
Trade-offs
- Limited water resistance (5m)
- Mineral crystal — scratches more easily than sapphire
Sensei Says
The specs, in plain English
On the wrist
At 43.5 mm it wears boldly, a long 50 mm lug-to-lug favours larger wrists.
The value
Fairly priced for what it is.
On the wrist
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Specifications
- Reference
- AV-4088-01
- Released
- 2021
- Production
- Current production
- Case diameter
- 43.5 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 50 mm
- Thickness
- 12 mm
- Lug width
- 22 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Case material
- stainless steel
- Water resistance
- 5 m
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Bezel
- Fixed
- Caseback
- Closed
- Dial colour
- black
- Indices
- applied index
- Lume
- Yes — Swiss Newlite
- Strap / bracelet
- genuine leather
- Clasp
- buckle
- Functions
- Dual Time, Chronograph
- Fit
- Men's
The maker
AVI-8 Timepieces
AVI-8 aims to blend functional design with storytelling, celebrating the heroism of aviators. Each timepiece connects wearers to the rich history of aviation, providing a narrative through its aesthetic and features.
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