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AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin AutomaticvsSignum Cuda

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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.

Signum Cuda

Owners widely praise the Signum Cuda's distinctive dials, with the Lapis Lazuli and thermally blued meteorite noted for their unique play of light. The lume on the bezel and markers is also a highlight, described as fantastic and "god tier" by some. However, multiple owners criticize the lume on the hands for significantly underperforming compared to other watches, rendering them unreadable in low light. One owner reported condensation inside the watch after light use, questioning build quality, while another stated their Cuda has been fine in water. On balance, owners appreciate the unique dial options and strong bezel/marker lume on the Signum Cuda, despite consistent criticism regarding the hand lume.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic42mm
Cuda42.5mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
Cuda
Water Resistance
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic50m
Cuda200m
MSRP
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic$295
Cuda$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
42.5mm
Thickness
13.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
SuperLuminova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$499
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