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AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin AutomaticvsSpinnaker Croft Pioneer

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Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
MSRP $295
Croft Pioneer
SpinnakerCroft Pioneer
MSRP $199

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic42mm
Croft Pioneer42mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic40h
Croft Pioneer40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic50m
Croft Pioneer100m
MSRP
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic$295
Croft Pioneer$199

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Grey

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$199

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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 Pioneer

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer for its detailed workmanship and attractive dial tones that appear distinct in sunlight, with one owner reporting excellent timekeeping of zero gain or loss over two days. However, some owners report the watch keeping poor time, losing five minutes in a day, and find the crown difficult to spin. The leather strap is also noted as rigid. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer highly for its unique aventurine dial and wrist presence at the $130 price point.

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