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AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin AutomaticvsGrand Seiko SBGP007

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Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
MSRP $295
SBGP007
Grand SeikoSBGP007
MSRP $3,900

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic42mm
SBGP00740mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic40h
SBGP00740h
Water Resistance
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic50m
SBGP007100m
MSRP
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic$295
SBGP007$3,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Gold
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9F85
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$3,900

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGP007

Grand Seiko SBGP007 owners widely praise its finishing and the quality of its stainless steel case and bracelet with solid end links. The watch features a 40mm case, a smooth bezel, a deep blue textured dial, and Grand Seiko alpha hands. It is powered by the Seiko calibre 9F85 quartz movement. Owners are split on the red seconds hand and gold star emblem, with some finding them too bright or childish, while others defend the star as a mark of accuracy. The $3900 MSRP is debated, with some considering it high for a quartz watch. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGP007 highly for its exceptional finishing at the price point, despite some debate over aesthetic details.

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