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AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin AutomaticvsZelos Swordfish 3

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Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic
MSRP $295
Swordfish 3
ZelosSwordfish 3
MSRP $399

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic42mm
Swordfish 340mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic40h
Swordfish 340h
Water Resistance
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic50m
Swordfish 3200m
MSRP
Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic$295
Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Bronze

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$399

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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 Swordfish 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 3 for its strong value, with reviewers highlighting the textured sandwich dial, Seiko NH35 movement, 200m water resistance, and surprisingly good bracelet. The titanium construction is noted for making the watch compact and comfortable, weighing 117g. Some owners find the dimensions fine on paper and based on experience with other models. One reviewer flagged that legibility can suffer in bright light and bracelet edges are sharp. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 3 highly for its incredible value and fun design, particularly with unique dial options.

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