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AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin AutomaticvsZelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)

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Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
MSRP $295
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)
ZelosHammerhead (Tantalum LE)
MSRP $1,499

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic42mm
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)44mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic40h
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic50m
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)300m
MSRP
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic$295
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)$1,499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Tantalum LE

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$1,499

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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.

Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)

The Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) features a forged carbon dial and bezel insert with infused lume. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) highly for its unique material composition and substantial feel.

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