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AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin AutomaticvsVaer Design Navy Solar

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Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
MSRP $295
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic42mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic40h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic50m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic$295
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Navy

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$299

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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.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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