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AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin AutomaticvsGeckota GT Racing Chronograph

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Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
MSRP $295
GT Racing Chronograph
GeckotaGT Racing Chronograph
MSRP $399

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic42mm
GT Racing Chronograph40mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic40h
GT Racing Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic50m
GT Racing Chronograph50m
MSRP
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic$295
GT Racing Chronograph$399

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.7mm
Lug Width
22mm

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$399

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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 GT Racing Chronograph

The Geckota GT Racing strap is praised for its quality leather, crisp stitching, and beautiful patina, offering excellent value at less than half the price of similar vintage straps. Some owners find the 125/80mm length longer than ideal, and the keeper potentially smaller. On balance, owners rate the Geckota GT Racing strap highly for its quality and value, despite minor concerns about its length and keeper size.

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