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AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin AutomaticvsLorier Hydra SIII

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Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
MSRP $295
Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic42mm
Hydra SIII39mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic40h
Hydra SIII40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic50m
Hydra SIII200m
MSRP
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic$295
Hydra SIII$699

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$699

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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.

Lorier Hydra SIII

Owners and reviewers praise the Lorier Hydra SIII for its value, GMT functionality via the Miyota 9075 movement, and classic travel-diver aesthetics. Some reviewers note the finishing is simple or a tad rough around the edges, while others find it good for the price. Accuracy figures range from +7 to +8.5 seconds per day. The domed Hesalite crystal may exhibit distortion. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Lorier Hydra SIII highly for its feature set and value proposition in a travel-diver format.

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