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Watches/Alternatives/AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic

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Alternatives to the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic

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Case diameter
Not recorded
Lug-to-lug
51 mm
Movement
Automatic
Catalog MSRP
$350
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Closest catalog matchYema Flygraf NavigatorBoth use automatic movementsSee the match ↓
Lower recorded MSRPSpinnaker Fleuss GMT$299 recorded MSRP, $51 lowerSee the match ↓
Shorter lug-to-lugBrillier Flieger48 mm lug-to-lug, 3 mm shorterSee the match ↓

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44 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Discover smaller makers with catalog similarities to this watch.

Brillier Flieger
Brillier

Flieger

  • 48 mm lug-to-lug, 3 mm shorter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$795 recorded MSRP, $445 higher

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Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton
Spinnaker

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

  • 47 mm lug-to-lug, 4 mm shorter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1 mm thicker case. $425 recorded MSRP, $75 higher

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Spinnaker Fleuss GMT
Spinnaker

Fleuss GMT

  • $299 recorded MSRP, $51 lower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Dimensions alone do not establish wrist fit.

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Spinnaker Bradner Automatic
Spinnaker

Bradner Automatic

  • $285 recorded MSRP, $65 lower
  • 50 mm lug-to-lug, 1 mm shorter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2 mm thicker case

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Audaz ADZ-3030
Audaz

ADZ-3030

  • 50 mm lug-to-lug, 1 mm shorter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1 mm thicker case. $550 recorded MSRP, $200 higher

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Audaz ADZ-3040
Audaz

ADZ-3040

  • 48 mm lug-to-lug, 3 mm shorter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1 mm thicker case. $550 recorded MSRP, $200 higher

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Knot Watches ATC-40
Knot Watches

ATC-40

  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.5 mm thicker case. $1,257 recorded MSRP, $907 higher

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Farer Nevada Mocha - 38mm
Farer

Nevada Mocha - 38mm

  • 42.3 mm lug-to-lug, 8.8 mm shorter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.5 mm thinner case. $1,375 recorded MSRP, $1,025 higher

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Duxot Atlantica Skeleton Automatic
Duxot

Atlantica Skeleton Automatic

  • $340 recorded MSRP, $10 lower
  • 46.5 mm lug-to-lug, 4.5 mm shorter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Dimensions alone do not establish wrist fit.

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Islander Draken Aoraki 'Flieger' Watch with Black Dial #DKN-01
Islander

Draken Aoraki 'Flieger' Watch with Black Dial #DKN-01

  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$409 recorded MSRP, $59 higher

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Jack Mason Strat-o-timer GMT
Jack Mason

Strat-o-timer GMT

  • 49 mm lug-to-lug, 2 mm shorter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.2 mm thicker case. $1,149 recorded MSRP, $799 higher

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Knot Watches ATC-40SVJRBL_LD-16SVSV-ATC-40
Knot Watches

ATC-40SVJRBL_LD-16SVSV-ATC-40

  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.5 mm thicker case. $1,829 recorded MSRP, $1,479 higher

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Mainstream picks· 12

Established-brand matches. Compare the recorded dimensions, movement and price for each watch.

Seiko SNK063J5
Seiko

SNK063J5

  • $179 recorded MSRP, $171 lower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1 mm thinner case

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Orient Diver Watch
Orient

Diver Watch

  • 47 mm lug-to-lug, 4 mm shorter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Dimensions alone do not establish wrist fit.

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Orient RA-AK0402E10A
Orient

RA-AK0402E10A

  • $325 recorded MSRP, $25 lower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Orient AA02 Diver Watch
Orient

AA02 Diver Watch

  • $285 recorded MSRP, $65 lower
  • 47 mm lug-to-lug, 4 mm shorter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Dimensions alone do not establish wrist fit.

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Glycine Men's Combat Sub 46mm Automatic Watch GL0296
Glycine

Men's Combat Sub 46mm Automatic Watch GL0296

  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$540 recorded MSRP, $190 higher

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Seiko 5 Sports SKX series
Seiko

5 Sports SKX series

  • 46 mm lug-to-lug, 5 mm shorter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.6 mm thicker case. $475 recorded MSRP, $125 higher

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Glycine Men's Airman Vintage The Chief Purist 40mm Automatic Watch GL0414
Glycine

Men's Airman Vintage The Chief Purist 40mm Automatic Watch GL0414

  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$600 recorded MSRP, $250 higher

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Glycine Men's Airman Vintage The Chief GMT 40mm Automatic Watch GL0472
Glycine

Men's Airman Vintage The Chief GMT 40mm Automatic Watch GL0472

  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$600 recorded MSRP, $250 higher

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Seiko 5 Sports Field series
Seiko

5 Sports Field series

  • 47.9 mm lug-to-lug, 3.1 mm shorter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.6 mm thicker case. $450 recorded MSRP, $100 higher

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Damasko DC87 black - SI Control-Spring
Damasko

DC87 black - SI Control-Spring

  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Stowa Chrono Black Forest Moon
Stowa

Chrono Black Forest Moon

  • 50.2 mm lug-to-lug, 0.8 mm shorter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.7 mm thicker case

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Yema Pearldiver
Yema

Pearldiver

  • 46 mm lug-to-lug, 5 mm shorter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1 mm thicker case. $491 recorded MSRP, $141 higher

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Cheaper alternatives· 8

Matches in a lower price band. A recorded MSRP difference is shown only when both prices are known.

Seiko SNK355k1
Seiko

SNK355k1

  • $145 recorded MSRP, $205 lower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Orient FNR1Q003W0
Orient

FNR1Q003W0

  • $155 recorded MSRP, $195 lower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.5 mm thinner case

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Seiko 5 SNKK27K1
Seiko

5 SNKK27K1

  • $133 recorded MSRP, $217 lower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Orient FNR1Q002W0
Orient

FNR1Q002W0

  • $165 recorded MSRP, $185 lower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.5 mm thinner case

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Swatch Am51
Swatch

Am51

  • $170 recorded MSRP, $180 lower
  • 50.6 mm lug-to-lug, 0.4 mm shorter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.9 mm thicker case

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Swatch Sistem Sea
Swatch

Sistem Sea

  • $170 recorded MSRP, $180 lower
  • 50.6 mm lug-to-lug, 0.4 mm shorter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.9 mm thicker case

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Seiko Conceptual SNK807K2
Seiko

Conceptual SNK807K2

  • $115 recorded MSRP, $235 lower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2 mm thinner case

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Swatch Sistem51 Hodinkee Generation
Swatch

Sistem51 Hodinkee Generation

  • $170 recorded MSRP, $180 lower
  • 50.6 mm lug-to-lug, 0.4 mm shorter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.9 mm thicker case

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Pricier alternatives· 12

Matches in a higher price band. Check the specifications to decide whether the differences matter to you.

Yema Flygraf Navigator
Yema

Flygraf Navigator

  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.9 mm thicker case. $1,199 recorded MSRP, $849 higher

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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day-Date - Air Zermatt Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Pilot Day-Date - Air Zermatt Auto

  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.8 mm thinner case. $1,075 recorded MSRP, $725 higher

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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto

  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.7 mm thinner case. $1,295 recorded MSRP, $945 higher

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Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto

  • 54 mm lug-to-lug, 3 mm longer
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.2 mm thinner case. $1,375 recorded MSRP, $1,025 higher

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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto
Marathon

Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto

  • 48 mm lug-to-lug, 3 mm shorter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.5 mm thinner case. $1,300 recorded MSRP, $950 higher

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Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher Ward

C65 Sandhurst Series 2

  • 43.7 mm lug-to-lug, 7.3 mm shorter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.1 mm thinner case. $1,375 recorded MSRP, $1,025 higher

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Christopher Ward C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage
Christopher Ward

C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage

  • 43.7 mm lug-to-lug, 7.3 mm shorter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.1 mm thinner case. $1,615 recorded MSRP, $1,265 higher

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Marathon Arctic Steel Navigator
Marathon

Arctic Steel Navigator

  • 48 mm lug-to-lug, 3 mm shorter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2 mm thinner case. $1,100 recorded MSRP, $750 higher

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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMT
Christopher Ward

C63 Sealander GMT

  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$1,620 recorded MSRP, $1,270 higher

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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto
Marathon

Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto

  • 48 mm lug-to-lug, 3 mm shorter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2 mm thinner case. $1,400 recorded MSRP, $1,050 higher

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Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.2 mm thicker case. $2,150 recorded MSRP, $1,800 higher

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Fortis Flieger F-39 Werk 7
Fortis

Flieger F-39 Werk 7

  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.5 mm thinner case. $4,510 recorded MSRP, $4,160 higher

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