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AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin AutomaticvsVelini Crosshair

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Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
MSRP $295
Crosshair
VeliniCrosshair
MSRP $950

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic42mm
Crosshair33mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic40h
Crosshair
Water Resistance
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic50m
Crosshair30m
MSRP
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic$295
Crosshair$950

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
33mm
Thickness
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ronda Swiss Made Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$950

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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.

Velini Crosshair

Owners express disappointment with the ST1701 movement, citing poor regulation and reliability issues in previous Seagull movements, though some find the watch's design attractive. On balance, owners rate the Velini Crosshair poorly due to concerns over movement reliability.

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