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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.

Boldr Globetrotter GMT

The Boldr Globetrotter GMT is praised for its legibility and finishing, featuring applied Super-LumiNova indices and sword hands on a matte black or sunburst blue dial. Reviewers highlight the ceramic bezel's sharp city markings and tight, smooth ratcheting action. The 44mm 316L stainless steel case exhibits a non-traditional design with radial and vertical brushing.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic42mm
Globetrotter GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
Globetrotter GMT
Water Resistance
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic50m
Globetrotter GMT200m
MSRP
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic$295
Globetrotter GMT$469

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
GMT Banff
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$469
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