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AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin AutomaticvsSpinnaker Hull

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Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
MSRP $295
Hull
SpinnakerHull
MSRP $159

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic42mm
Hull42mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic40h
Hull40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic50m
Hull100m
MSRP
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic$295
Hull$159

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Thickness
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Volcanic Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$159

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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.

Spinnaker Hull

The Spinnaker Hull is widely praised by owners for its textured or deep sandwich dials, bold cushion case design, and vintage charm, with one owner finding its jubilee bracelet superior to Seiko's. The meca-quartz movement is a common feature, and the watch offers 100m water resistance. However, the 24-hour subdial is considered functionally illogical and visually unappealing by one owner, and the mineral crystal is noted as a drawback compared to sapphire. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull highly for its significant style and value at its budget price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's lume is a strong point. Reviewers noted the absence of a sapphire crystal as a drawback.

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