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AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin AutomaticvsVario VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
MSRP $295
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
VarioVARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
MSRP $499

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic42mm
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench37mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic40h
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic50m
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench100m
MSRP
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic$295
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
UltraHex Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Yellow

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$499

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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.

VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

Owners praise the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench for its price point and the dial's color-shifting effects, with one owner noting it as a great limited edition. A reviewer highlights its lightweight titanium case and sand-textured pink dial. Some with larger wrists may find its 36mm size compact. One owner dislikes the strap and notes the movement can occasionally be loud. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench highly for its unique dial and value at the price.

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