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AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin AutomaticvsGruppo Gamma Field III GMT

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Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
MSRP $295
Field III GMT
Gruppo GammaField III GMT
MSRP $459

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic42mm
Field III GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic40h
Field III GMT41h
Water Resistance
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic50m
Field III GMT200m
MSRP
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic$295
Field III GMT$459

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko Instruments NH38A
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$459

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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.

Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT

Owners praise the Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT for its look and value, with specific mentions of its sandwich dial and comfortable OEM straps. One owner notes incredible quality for the price across their Gruppo Gamma watches. The watch features a 40mm brushed stainless steel case, box sapphire crystal, and a Seiko NH34A movement with a 41-hour power reserve and stated accuracy of -20~+40 s/day. Some find the lack of a date window a drawback for a GMT, and question its differentiation from other NH34-powered watches. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT to be a good value with quality construction for its price point.

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