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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsAVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic

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AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
MSRP $295

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic40h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic50m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic$295

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Dress
Pilot
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
Type
Manual
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$295

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What people say

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Astor + Banks AB Clásico

The Astor + Banks Silver is praised for its nice finishing on the case and dial, with a nice texture on the dial. The watch's lug-to-lug fit is relatively slim, making it comfortable to wear. A weakness of the watch is its lume, which could be a bit brighter.

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.

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