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AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin AutomaticvsOrient Stretto Day & Night

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Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
MSRP $295
Stretto Day & Night
OrientStretto Day & Night
MSRP $420
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.

Orient Stretto Day & Night

Owners widely describe the Orient Stretto Day & Night as sharp-looking and a beautiful, clean piece, with some appreciating its limited edition status and value around $160. One owner found it disappointing in person, deeming it a "children watch" with a noisy strap, while another user suggested it is "cute for a night out." Some enthusiasts are curious about the Stretto line, seeing it as a contemporary counterpart to the Bambino, though some are hesitant about the 38mm case size.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic42mm
Stretto Day & Night41.5mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic40h
Stretto Day & Night40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic50m
Stretto Day & Night50m
MSRP
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic$295
Stretto Day & Night$420

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
41.5mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
F6B24
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
GMT, Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$420
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