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AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin AutomaticvsBorealis Watch Co. Estoril 300 GMT

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Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
MSRP $295
Estoril 300 GMT
Borealis Watch Co.Estoril 300 GMT
MSRP $600

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic42mm
Estoril 300 GMT41.50mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic40h
Estoril 300 GMT40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic50m
Estoril 300 GMT300m
MSRP
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic$295
Estoril 300 GMT$600

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
42mm
41.50mm
Thickness
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
BGW9

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$600

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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.

Borealis Watch Co. Estoril 300 GMT

Owners widely praise the Borealis Watch Co. Estoril 300 GMT for its excellent value, robust build quality, and crisp dial, with reviewers highlighting its exceptionally bright BGW9 lume and dive-ready ceramic bezel. Some owners appreciate the brushed and polished finishes, though one owner noted a desire for a white-painted second hand. The included NATO strap is considered too thick with a loose weave, and the sapphire bezel insert is seen by some as a minor aesthetic departure from its inspirations. Overall, owners rate the Borealis Watch Co. Estoril 300 GMT highly for its impressive build quality and value.

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