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AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin AutomaticvsBoldr BOLDR x Nitecore

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Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
MSRP $295
BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic42mm
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic40h
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic50m
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
MSRP
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic$295
BOLDR x Nitecore$449

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$449

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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.

BOLDR x Nitecore

BOLDR x Nitecore is widely praised for its lightweight 38mm PVD titanium case, excellent legibility, and perfect sizing. Owners and reviewers highlight the unique, topographical map-inspired dial offering fantastic depth, complemented by color-matched Old-Radium C3 lume and subtle branding. The watch is described as durable and powerfully lumed, with the included Nitecore TIKI torch capable of boosting its glow. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the BOLDR x Nitecore highly for its exceptional lume and distinctive dial design at its price point.

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