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AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin AutomaticvsYema Pearldiver

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Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
MSRP $295
Pearldiver
YemaPearldiver
MSRP $491

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic42mm
Pearldiver38mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic40h
Pearldiver40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic50m
Pearldiver100m
MSRP
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic$295
Pearldiver$491

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Steel

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$491

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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.

Yema Pearldiver

Owners widely praise the Yema Pearldiver's vintage aesthetic, clean dial, and sub-40mm dimensions with short lug-to-lug, noting its in-house movement and solid build quality. Accuracy figures range from dead-on at 0 seconds per day to +2 seconds per day, though some owners have reported dead-on-arrival movements requiring returns. The bracelet clasp is described by one owner as "pretty cheap." Some find the design pedestrian and lacking uniqueness, with the faux lume color noted as too dark by one commenter. Overall, owners rate the Yema Pearldiver highly for its vintage appeal and wearable dimensions at the price.

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