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AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin AutomaticvsSeiko Essentials Quartz

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Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
MSRP $295
Essentials Quartz
SeikoEssentials Quartz
MSRP $335

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic42mm
Essentials Quartz38.9mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic40h
Essentials Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic50m
Essentials Quartz100m
MSRP
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic$295
Essentials Quartz$335

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38.9mm
Thickness
8.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
6N52
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$335

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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 Essentials Quartz

Seiko Essentials Quartz is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight wearability, particularly the titanium models on mesh which weigh only 50g. Owners highlight the thin 8.4mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance as key strengths. One owner noted the dark greenish dial was less impressive than a black alternative. The titanium bracelet's wider gaps due to its smaller center link drew criticism from one user. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build and impressive specifications at its price point.

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