Side by side

AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin AutomaticvsOrient Bambino Version 4

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Orient Bambino Version 4

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Version 4 for its attractive grey sunburst dial with rose-gold accents and comfortable 42mm wearability, with reviewers noting its dial work rivals more expensive watches. Some owners find the stock strap to be a weak point, and one reviewer flags the mineral crystal as prone to scratching. The in-house F6724 movement is standard for the price range, rated at +25/-15 seconds per day with a 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Orient Bambino Version 4 an excellent value entry-level dress watch.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic42mm
Bambino Version 442mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
Bambino Version 440h
Water Resistance
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic50m
Bambino Version 430m
MSRP
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic$295
Bambino Version 4$275

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Thickness
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.2mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Orient F6724
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$275
Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Follow this matchup

Get a note when AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic vs Orient Bambino Version 4 gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.