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AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin AutomaticvsTornek-Rayville Blakjak Time-elapse

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Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
MSRP $295
Blakjak Time-elapse
Tornek-RayvilleBlakjak Time-elapse
MSRP $895

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic42mm
Blakjak Time-elapse42.5mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic40h
Blakjak Time-elapse42h
Water Resistance
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic50m
Blakjak Time-elapse200m
MSRP
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic$295
Blakjak Time-elapse$895

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
42mm
42.5mm
Thickness
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
None
Superluminova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH36
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$895

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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.

Tornek-Rayville Blakjak Time-elapse

The Tornek-Rayville Blakjak Time-elapse is a rugged, dive-capable field watch, an evolution of a 1990s military concept. It features a 42.5mm stainless steel case, a sapphire crystal, and a Seiko NH36 automatic movement with a 40-hour power reserve. The dial is busy but functional, and the watch features Super-LumiNova BGW9. On balance, reviewers note the Tornek-Rayville Blakjak Time-elapse is a modernized military watch with robust dive capabilities.

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