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AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin AutomaticvsVaer Field

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Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
MSRP $295
Field
VaerField
MSRP $329

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic42mm
Field40mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic40h
Field40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic50m
Field100m
MSRP
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic$295
Field$329

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$329

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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.

Vaer Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Field's wearability, citing its slim 10.4mm thickness and 40mm case size. Reviewers and owners alike commend the crisp dial and excellent C3 SuperLuminova lume, with one owner noting it is "crazy bright." The Miyota 9015 movement is reported by one owner to run at +6 seconds per day. Some owners find the date window on older models to be a design flaw, and the lug hole placement can create a gap with standard straps. The $549 price is considered a hard sell by some, with others feeling it offers less value than established brands. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Field highly for its comfortable, slim case and bright lume at its price point.

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