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AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin AutomaticvsBremont Altitude Chronograph

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Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
MSRP $295
Altitude Chronograph
BremontAltitude Chronograph
MSRP $6,300

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic42mm
Altitude Chronograph42mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic40h
Altitude Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic50m
Altitude Chronograph100m
MSRP
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic$295
Altitude Chronograph$6,300

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Thickness
14.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
14.7mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Silver

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
BE-50AE

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$6,300

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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.

Bremont Altitude Chronograph

Owners note faint marks on the case sides and back, with minor wear and creasing on the strap. Reviewers flag the "DANGER EJECTION SEAT" wordmark on the dial as a divisive design choice that disrupts the MB series' usual stark tone, though they praise the improved smoothness and click precision of the Roto Click rotating bezel. On balance, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph elicits mixed reactions, with design elements like the dial text being a point of contention for reviewers.

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