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AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin AutomaticvsSternglas Merion

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Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
MSRP $295
Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic42mm
Merion41mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic40h
Merion41h
Water Resistance
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic50m
Merion200m
MSRP
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic$295
Merion$701

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
Luminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$701

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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.

Sternglas Merion

The value proposition of the Sternglas Merion is consistently praised by reviewers. Reviewers disagree on whether the Sternglas Merion is the best dive watch under €500.

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