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AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic — Cool Black
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AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic

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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.

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Case
42mm
Power Reserve
—
Movement
Automatic
Water Resistance
50m
Crystal
Sapphire
01

Case Dimensions

Diameter42mm
Thickness—
Lug-to-Lug—
Lug Width22mm
02

Case Build

Material316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance50m
03

Crystal & Dial

CrystalSapphire
Dial ColorCool Black
04

Movement

TypeAutomatic
Beat Rate—
Power Reserve—
Jewels—
HackingNo
Hand-WindingNo
ComplicationsTime only
05

Design Language

Dial styleSector
Sub-dials1
BezelFixed
Bracelet / strapLeather strap
HandsBaton
AI-detected from product image · 5/22/2026

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In a nutshell

The AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon Baldwin Automatic is an automatic pilot watch, with a 42mm 316l stainless steel case. Water resistance is rated to 50m, under a sapphire crystal. Manufacturer MSRP is $295.

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