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AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin AutomaticvsPraesidus Type H-75

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Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
MSRP $295
Type H-75
PraesidusType H-75
MSRP $245

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic42mm
Type H-7539mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic40h
Type H-7540h
Water Resistance
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic50m
Type H-75100m
MSRP
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic$295
Type H-75$245

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63 Meca-Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$245

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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.

Praesidus Type H-75

The Praesidus Type H-75 is praised for its mid-century pilot chronograph style and approachable $245 price point, featuring a utilitarian 38mm stainless steel case with a gear-toothed bezel and an attractive aged dial texture with raised Arabic numerals. However, the "sapphire coated" mineral crystal and divisive mustard-yellow lume on brushed hands are noted drawbacks. One reviewer found the oversized crown made daily winding a tactile pleasure. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Praesidus Type H-75 highly for its successful capture of vintage pilot chronograph aesthetics at an accessible price.

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