Which is cheaper, the AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic or the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $295, against $550 for the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph — a $255 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic or the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph?

The Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph wears larger at 43mm versus 42mm for the AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic or the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph?

The Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 50m for the AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic.

What movement does the AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic run compared to the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph?

The AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic runs a automatic caliber, while the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph runs a mechanical (Seagull ST1908).

Side by side

AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin AutomaticvsSpinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic

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MSRP $295

Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph

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MSRP $550

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic42mm

Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph43mm

Power Reserve

Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic40h

Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic50m

Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic$295

Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

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Seagull ST1908

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$295

$550

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

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Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph

Owners widely report a split on build quality, with some finding the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph's construction unimpressive due to issues like a poorly seated bezel and crooked indices, while others praise its robustness and aesthetic appeal. The unique dial features character hands and glowing eyes serving as subdials and a 24-hour indicator, though the chronograph function is limited to 60 minutes. On balance, the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph elicits divided opinions on its build quality, with its artistic dial design being a notable, albeit polarizing, feature.

From video reviewers

The Spinnaker Googly Black's notable strength is its reported water-resistance of 300 fathoms or 550 metres. A weakness of this watch is its lume brightness, which is somewhat lacking. Reviewers disagree on the watch's ideal size, with one reviewer noting its slimmed-down design and the other mentioning its overall size and 26+ millimeter thickness.

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