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AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin AutomaticvsOrient Bambino Version 8

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Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
MSRP $295
Bambino Version 8
OrientBambino Version 8
MSRP $295
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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 Bambino Version 8

The Orient Bambino Version 8 is widely praised for its elegant, sophisticated, and vintage-inspired aesthetics, with a domed crystal creating a 3D dial effect and blue hands noted as beautiful. Owners and reviewers agree it looks significantly more expensive than its price point, with dial finishing that rivals much costlier timepieces. One owner notes the stock leather strap is plasticky and non-tapering. The movement is rated for accuracy between +25/-15 seconds per day and features basic decoration. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino Version 8 highly for its exceptional value and sophisticated appearance.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic42mm
Bambino Version 840.5mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic40h
Bambino Version 840h
Water Resistance
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic50m
Bambino Version 830m
MSRP
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic$295
Bambino Version 8$295

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
42mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
F6B22
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
GMT, Day-date, Small seconds
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