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AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin AutomaticvsTissot Desir

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Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
MSRP $295
Desir
TissotDesir
MSRP $550

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic42mm
Desir28mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic40h
Desir40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic50m
Desir50m
MSRP
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic$295
Desir$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
42mm
28mm
Thickness
7.68mm
Lug-to-Lug
28mm
Lug Width
22mm
4.95mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
Dial Color
Black
White mother-of-pearl
Indices
Applied
Diamonds

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$550

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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.

Tissot Desir

The Tissot Desir is praised for its slim profile, mother of pearl dial, and understated design, making it an elegant and versatile dress watch. One owner finds the Tissot Desir a lovely watch. However, the border of the face is a glitter strip, not pavé stones as some might assume. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Desir highly for its elegant and versatile dress watch qualities.

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