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AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin AutomaticvsBoldr BOLDR Venture (Legacy)

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Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
MSRP $295
BOLDR Venture (Legacy)
BoldrBOLDR Venture (Legacy)
MSRP $149
What people say

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AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic

Owners widely praise the AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic for its 3D instrument-panel aesthetic and premium feel, noting satin-brushed case sides, a polished bezel, and a knurled crown. However, the lume is considered a gimmick with limited strength and longevity, and some find the 42mm, over 13mm thick watch chunky on a 7" wrist. On balance, owners rate the AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic highly for its distinctive dial design and build quality at the price point.

BOLDR Venture (Legacy)

Owners and reviewers widely praise the BOLDR Venture (Legacy) for its excellent value proposition, particularly its titanium 38mm case and sapphire crystal. The watch is frequently recommended as a top choice in its price segment, with its modern design and AR-coated crystal being highlighted. Some owners note that the titanium case, while lightweight, scratches more readily than steel, and the lume is considered merely adequate. Overall, the consensus is that the BOLDR Venture (Legacy) is highly regarded for its impressive feature set and value at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic42mm
BOLDR Venture (Legacy)38mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic40h
BOLDR Venture (Legacy)40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic50m
BOLDR Venture (Legacy)100m
MSRP
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic$295
BOLDR Venture (Legacy)$149

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Jungle Green
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
ETA 802

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$149
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