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AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin AutomaticvsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition

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Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
MSRP $295

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic42mm
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition42.5mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic40h
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic50m
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition100m
MSRP
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic$295
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition$375

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Sport
Diameter
42mm
42.5mm
Thickness
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R36
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$375

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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.

Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition is praised for its faithful homage to the iconic SKX design, with owners appreciating its aesthetics. Some find the specifications are considered inferior to alternatives, and one enthusiast suggests removing "AUTOMATIC" from the dial. Accuracy figures reported by owners range from -5 to -8 seconds per day. Overall, owners view the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition positively for its iconic design and value as a homage piece.

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