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AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin AutomaticvsSpinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver

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Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
MSRP $295
Bradner Pearl Diver
SpinnakerBradner Pearl Diver
MSRP $370
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.

Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver

The Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver is noted by owners as large on smaller wrists, with a 50mm lug-to-lug and 15mm height being a concern, though some find it acceptable with specific strap choices. Opinions on finishing quality vary, with one owner reporting issues like a poorly seated bezel and crooked indices. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver with mixed reviews regarding its size and finishing.

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic42mm
Bradner Pearl Diver42mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic40h
Bradner Pearl Diver40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic50m
Bradner Pearl Diver180m
MSRP
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic$295
Bradner Pearl Diver$370

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Thickness
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Water Resistance
50m
180m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Emerald

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$370
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