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AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin AutomaticvsGeckota Pioneer Special Edition

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Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
MSRP $295
Pioneer Special Edition
GeckotaPioneer Special Edition
MSRP $399

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic42mm
Pioneer Special Edition41.5mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic40h
Pioneer Special Edition40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic50m
Pioneer Special Edition100m
MSRP
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic$295
Pioneer Special Edition$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
42mm
41.5mm
Thickness
12.05mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Red

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
NH38

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$399

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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.

Geckota Pioneer Special Edition

Owners widely praise the Geckota Pioneer for its retro-futuristic design and quality build at £349, with one owner noting excellent lume comparable to Panerai and a striking dial that shifts with light. The textured black honeycomb dial and 200m water resistance are also highlighted as strong points. However, some find the 14mm thickness a bit tall, and the NH 35 movement is considered unexciting by some. One owner points out that the thin cross-hair on the dial can be difficult to see from a distance. Overall, owners rate the Geckota Pioneer highly for its distinctive vintage space-age design and strong value proposition.

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