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AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin AutomaticvsSpinnaker Hull Commander

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Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
MSRP $295
Hull Commander
SpinnakerHull Commander
MSRP $520

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic42mm
Hull Commander42mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic40h
Hull Commander40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic50m
Hull Commander300m
MSRP
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic$295
Hull Commander$520

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Thickness
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
TIGER EYE

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$520

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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 Hull Commander

The Spinnaker Hull Commander is widely praised by owners for its excellent build quality and finishing relative to its sub-$200 price point. Some owners note that watches in the Hull line can be thick. One owner flags that the big date complication on the Chronograph variant is partially obscured by the chronograph hand, and the included leather strap is unsuitable for a 100M water-resistant watch. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull Commander highly for its exceptional value and robust construction at its price.

From video reviewers

The unique, naturally patterned dial is a significant aesthetic draw. The 42mm case diameter and 50mm lug-to-lug measurement may be large for smaller wrists.

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