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AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin AutomaticvsPinion Pure Bronze

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Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
MSRP $295
Pure Bronze
PinionPure Bronze
MSRP $1,715
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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.

Pinion Pure Bronze

The Pinion Pure Bronze is lauded for its refreshing design, featuring a beautiful layered dial with applied numerals and luminous indexes. Reviewers praise its satisfying manual-winding action from the Unitas 6498 movement, which offers a 45-hour power reserve. One reviewer suggested a satin finish for the crown to match the case back and buckle. Overall, reviewers rate the Pinion Pure Bronze highly for its unique bronze case that patinates over time and its clear, subtly finished dial.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic42mm
Pure Bronze38mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic40h
Pure Bronze45h
Water Resistance
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic50m
Pure Bronze100m
MSRP
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic$295
Pure Bronze$1,715

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
45h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$1,715
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