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AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin AutomaticvsFerro Distinct 2

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Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
MSRP $295
Distinct 2
FerroDistinct 2
MSRP $445

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic42mm
Distinct 244mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic40h
Distinct 240h
Water Resistance
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic50m
Distinct 250m
MSRP
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic$295
Distinct 2$445

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$445

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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.

Ferro Distinct 2

The Ferro Distinct 2 is noted for its well-polished finish and a screw-down crown for improved grip. One owner reports the flat sapphire crystal lacks anti-reflective coating and the dial has no lume. The watch is available with quartz Ronda, Miyota automatic, or ETA automatic movements and features a 100m water-resistant stainless steel case. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Ferro Distinct 2's improved finishing and practical screw-down crown as key strengths.

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