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AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin AutomaticvsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
MSRP $295
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic42mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic40h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic50m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic$295
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Spitfire LE

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
ETA 2894 Élaboré

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$1,799

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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.

Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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