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AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin AutomaticvsFarer PILOT SERIES II

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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.

Farer PILOT SERIES II

Owners widely praise the Farer PILOT SERIES II for its purposeful design, remarkable legibility, and trademark use of color, with many finding its 39mm case and 45mm lug-to-lug dimensions to be perfect proportions. Some owners, however, find the watch pricey and note its use of grade 2 titanium. Opinions are split on the minute numerals on the black dial, with some finding them less appealing. One owner noted a misaligned Roman I index on a specific model. On balance, owners rate the Farer PILOT SERIES II highly for its unique dial designs and excellent wearability.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic42mm
PILOT SERIES II40mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
PILOT SERIES II56h
Water Resistance
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic50m
PILOT SERIES II100m
MSRP
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic$295
PILOT SERIES II$1,350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Grade 2 Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
0h
56h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$1,350
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