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AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin AutomaticvsLongines DOLCEVITA

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Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
MSRP $295
DOLCEVITA
LonginesDOLCEVITA
MSRP $4,000

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic42mm
DOLCEVITA32mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic40h
DOLCEVITA
Water Resistance
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic50m
DOLCEVITA30m
MSRP
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic$295
DOLCEVITA$4,000

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
42mm
32mm
Thickness
6.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
32mm
Lug Width
22mm
15mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
L178.2
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$4,000

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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.

Longines DOLCEVITA

Owners widely praise the Longines DolceVita's finishing, noting the beautiful dial and case polish, with some considering it better value than alternatives. One owner finds the steel strap models unattractive and flags the crown and date window as problematic. The Longines DolceVita X YVY collaboration is noted as a quartz fashion watch with a unique equestrian design and interchangeable straps, priced at $1,600. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines DolceVita highly for its aesthetic appeal and value proposition, particularly its dial design.

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