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AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin AutomaticvsSpinnaker Croft 39 GMT

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Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
MSRP $295
Croft 39 GMT
SpinnakerCroft 39 GMT
MSRP $445

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic42mm
Croft 39 GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic40h
Croft 39 GMT40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic50m
Croft 39 GMT100m
MSRP
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic$295
Croft 39 GMT$445

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Red

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$445

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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.

Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT

Owners praise the Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT for its colorful design, NH34 GMT movement, and reasonable price, noting high-standard manufacturing on the case, bezel, and bracelet. One owner finds the 43mm case and 51mm lug-to-lug dimensions too large for the design, preferring a 39-40mm case size. A potential issue with the lume was noted by one user. On balance, owners value the Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT for its attractive design and build quality at its price point, though sizing is a point of contention for some.

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