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AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin AutomaticvsSeestern S446 GMT

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Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
MSRP $295
S446 GMT
SeesternS446 GMT
MSRP $299
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.

Seestern S446 GMT

Owners widely praise the Seestern S446 GMT for its stunning finishing and extreme value, with a sapphire crystal and adjustable clasp. The winding action is noted as buttery smooth, and the 39.5mm case size is considered very wearable. Some owners, however, flag the lume as a weak point and one owner found the bracelet clasp lacked sufficient micro-adjustment. The Seestern S446 GMT is considered an extreme value for the dollar. Overall, owners rate the Seestern S446 GMT highly for its exceptional finishing and value proposition at its price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic42mm
S446 GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic40h
S446 GMT41hh
Water Resistance
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic50m
S446 GMT100m
MSRP
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic$295
S446 GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
Dial Color
Black
Cream

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A GMT
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
40h
41hh
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$299
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