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AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin AutomaticvsFears Date Boutique Edition (event)

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Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
MSRP $295
Date Boutique Edition (event)
FearsDate Boutique Edition (event)
MSRP $2,625

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic42mm
Date Boutique Edition (event)39.5mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic40h
Date Boutique Edition (event)40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic50m
Date Boutique Edition (event)15m
MSRP
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic$295
Date Boutique Edition (event)$2,625

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Sport
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
20mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.95mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
15m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Date Boutique Edition (Event)

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$2,625

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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.

Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) for its exquisite dial work, featuring a dark, moody green on a silver-coated dial with hand-painted varnish. The 40mm model's central second hand and stepped dial contribute to its appeal, with both sizes praised for comfortable wearability due to their thickness and short lugs. One owner notes the mallard green color lacked luster in person compared to photos. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) highly for its dial finishing and comfortable wearability.

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