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AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin AutomaticvsZelos Helica Moonphase

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Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
MSRP $295
Helica Moonphase
ZelosHelica Moonphase
MSRP $1,049

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic42mm
Helica Moonphase39mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic40h
Helica Moonphase40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic50m
Helica Moonphase100m
MSRP
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic$295
Helica Moonphase$1,049

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Moonphase
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Meteorite

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW288 Moonphase

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$1,049

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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.

Zelos Helica Moonphase

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helica Moonphase for its gorgeous aventurine dial, unique industrial-dress aesthetic, and comfortable wearability, with one owner calling it spectacular and another their favorite Zelos. The moonphase complication is frequently highlighted as beautiful, though some find the double moon distracting or the dial cluttered. A manual-wind movement combined with a screw-down crown is noted as a drawback by some, requiring adjustment and potentially feeling fragile when fully wound, while one owner reports a 43-hour power reserve. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Helica Moonphase highly for its stunning aventurine dial and unique design at its price point.

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