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AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin AutomaticvsPagani Design PD-1653

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Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
MSRP $295
PD-1653
Pagani DesignPD-1653
MSRP $125
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.

Pagani Design PD-1653

Pagani Design PD-1653 owners praise its awesome and cool appearance, with working subdials for 24-hour indication and functional pushers for day/date changes, though one owner notes the chronograph subdials are not functional. Accuracy is reported at +2.7 seconds/day initially, settling to +5.8 seconds/day. The watch is described as a fun, quirky, and polarizing homage, with opinions ranging from loving its F1 paddock suitability to calling it a "tasteless eyesore" while still desiring one. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1653 highly for its amazing value and build quality at its price point, despite some polarizing design elements.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic42mm
PD-165340mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic40h
PD-165340h
Water Resistance
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic50m
PD-1653100m
MSRP
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic$295
PD-1653$125

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$125
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