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AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin AutomaticvsTissot Chrono XL Vintage

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
MSRP $295
Chrono XL Vintage
TissotChrono XL Vintage
MSRP $450

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic42mm
Chrono XL Vintage45mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic40h
Chrono XL Vintage40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic50m
Chrono XL Vintage100m
MSRP
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic$295
Chrono XL Vintage$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
45mm
Thickness
11.02mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied
Arabic
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
13 1/4'''
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$450

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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.

Tissot Chrono XL Vintage

The Tissot Chrono XL Vintage is widely appreciated for its retro pilot aesthetic, featuring altimeter-style numerals and a black, white, and bronze dial within a black steel case. Owners consistently praise its excellent lume for the price point. While the 45mm size is noted as substantial, some find it fits surprisingly well even under shirt cuffs, though it is generally considered more of a casual, t-shirt watch. On balance, owners value the Tissot Chrono XL Vintage for its distinctive vintage pilot design and strong lume at its price.

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