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AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin AutomaticvsGeckota Chronotimer Sports Edition

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Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
MSRP $295
Chronotimer Sports Edition
GeckotaChronotimer Sports Edition
MSRP $499

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic42mm
Chronotimer Sports Edition41.5mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic40h
Chronotimer Sports Edition40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic50m
Chronotimer Sports Edition100m
MSRP
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic$295
Chronotimer Sports Edition$499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
41.5mm
Thickness
12.35mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Maroon

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$499

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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.

Geckota Chronotimer Sports Edition

The Geckota Maroon Red strap is considered decent with good colors by one owner, but the red stripes are too thick and the lines are too close together, and it is also noted as being too long with "meh" colors compared to other options. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Geckota Maroon Red strap to be a functional accessory with some aesthetic drawbacks.

From video reviewers

The polished and brushed steel case finishing is a shared strength. The hand-wound mechanical chronograph movement is also a consistent point. No shared weaknesses were identified.

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