Sussex
$295291
43 mm50 m WRSapphire
The Sensei's take
The AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic is a superb homage to WWII aviation, perfect for enthusiasts and casual wearers alike. Its robust 43mm case and automatic movement deliver both style and performance, making it a solid choice at its price point.
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Led by Flight Commander John Kent and equipped with Hawker Hurricanes, the 303 Squadron claimed the most victories during the Battle of Britain. To honour their unparalleled achievements, AVI-8 has launched the Kent Automatic with design details drawn from the iconic Hawker Hurricane and 303 Squadron. Instruction Manual
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At a glance
Strengths & trade-offs
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Strengths
- Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
- Luminous dial and hands
Trade-offs
- Priced above what the spec suggests
Sensei Says
The specs, in plain English
On the wrist
At 43 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-4094-02
- Released
- 2022
- Production
- Current production
- Case diameter
- 43 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 50 mm
- Thickness
- 12.5 mm
- Lug width
- 22 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Case material
- stainless steel
- Water resistance
- 50 m
- Crystal
- Sapphire · anti-reflective
- Bezel
- Fixed
- Caseback
- Closed
- Dial colour
- blue
- Indices
- applied index
- Lume
- Yes — Swiss luminous
- Strap / bracelet
- genuine leather
- Clasp
- buckle
- Functions
- Date
- 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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