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AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin AutomaticvsFortis Marinemaster M-40

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Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
MSRP $295
Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic42mm
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic40h
Marinemaster M-4038h
Water Resistance
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic50m
Marinemaster M-40300m
MSRP
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic$295
Marinemaster M-40$3,520

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Orange

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$3,520

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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.

Fortis Marinemaster M-40

Owners praise the Fortis Amber Orange for its gorgeous appearance and strong wrist presence, noting its crazy lume and 70-hour power reserve. The Doxa SUB 300T, described as having a superb, eccentric design with a highly legible dial and functional no-decompression bezel, uses an ETA 2824-2 movement. However, the SUB 300T's 42.5mm case wears large and its 14mm thickness is not ideal for dress shirts, though it boasts 1,200m water resistance. On balance, owners appreciate the Fortis Amber Orange for its striking aesthetics and impressive lume.

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