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AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin AutomaticvsDryden Chrono Diver Series 1

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Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
MSRP $295
Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic42mm
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic40h
Chrono Diver Series 140h
Water Resistance
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic50m
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
MSRP
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic$295
Chrono Diver Series 1$349

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Thickness
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
101m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Steel

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$349

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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.

Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1

The Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1 is a 42mm mechaquartz chronograph featuring a dual-curved sapphire crystal and 100m water resistance. Owners note the VK63 movement's characteristic chronograph hand not resetting perfectly to zero, a trait present on this specific watch. The case exhibits polished chamfers on the upper lugs, and it utilizes Swiss Superluminova BGW9. On balance, owners appreciate the classic case shape and dial design of the Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1 at its price point, despite the mechaquartz movement's known reset behavior.

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