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AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph
Finding alternatives to

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

46 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Movement
Quartz
Category
Chronograph
MSRP
$300
The short answer

The closest alternative to the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph is the Yema Yachtingraff Seconde/Seconde/ ($499) — common cross-shop and Racing chrono. If price is the constraint, the Timex Expedition Field Chronograph 43mm Resin Strap Watch at $75 (vs $300 for the Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Geckota Chronotimer Chronograph is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Racing chrono. Stepping up, the Tissot T-Race MotoGP 2026 ($775) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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46 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief, usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Geckota Chronotimer Chronograph
Geckotamicro

Chronotimer Chronograph

6 variants · Chronotimer
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$299MSRP
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Ferro Race Master Chronograph
Ferromicro

Race Master Chronograph

9 variants · Race Master
45.2mm·Quartz
$485MSRP
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Farasute 2324B
Farasutemicro

2324B

 
39mm·Quartz·100m WR
$179MSRP
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Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph
Vaermicro

R1 Racing Chronograph

2 variants · R1 Racing
38mm·Quartz·100m WR
$499MSRP
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Farr + Swit Pickleballer Chrono
Farr + Switmicro

Pickleballer Chrono

 
42mm·Solar·100m WR
$489MSRP
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Out of Order Torpedine Chrono
Out of Ordermicro

Torpedine Chrono

2 variants
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$580MSRP
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Ferro AGL 2 Chronograph
Ferromicro

AGL 2 Chronograph

5 variants · AGL 2
42mm·Quartz
$475MSRP
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Geckota GT Racing Chronograph
Geckotamicro

GT Racing Chronograph

3 variants · GT Racing
40mm·Quartz
$600MSRP
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Out of Order Sporty Cronografo
Out of Ordermicro
Cronografo

Sporty Cronografo

6 variants
40/42mm·Quartz·200m WR
$550MSRP
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Charlie Paris Watches HORIZON - Chronographe (40mm quartz)
Charlie Paris Watchesmicro

HORIZON - Chronographe (40mm quartz)

5 variants
40mm·Quartz
$395MSRP
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Militado 39mm Retro Chronograph Watch Military Watch ML1868
Militadomicro
Retro

39mm Retro Chronograph Watch Military Watch ML1868

 
39mm·Quartz·100m WR
$99MSRP
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Sunrex 611
Sunrexmicro

611

2 variants
37mm·Solar·100m WR
$600MSRP
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Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price: same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Yema Yachtingraff Seconde/Seconde/
Yema

Yachtingraff Seconde/Seconde/

 
38.5mm·Quartz
$499MSRP
vsCompare with the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph
Yema Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz
Yema

Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz

2 variants · Yachtingraf
38.5mm·Quartz
$420MSRP
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Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

4 variants
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$575MSRP
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Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force
Yema

Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force

2 variants · Flygraf
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$490MSRP
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Seiko Coutura
Seiko

Coutura

 
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$550MSRP
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Seiko Essentials Chronograph
Seiko

Essentials Chronograph

6 variants · Essentials
38.7/40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$415MSRP
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Citizen PCAT
Citizen
Eco-DriveAtomic Time

PCAT

3 variants · Atomic Time
43mm·Solar·200m WR
$581MSRP
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Seiko Essentials Chronograph
Seiko

Essentials Chronograph

6 variants · Essentials
41.5/43mm·Quartz·100m WR
$265MSRP
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Timex Waterbury Heritage Chronograph 39mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Waterbury Heritage Chronograph 39mm Leather Strap Watch

 
39mm·Quartz·200m WR
$319MSRP
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Timex Waterbury Traditional Fly Back Chronograph 43mm Stainless Steel Bracel - TW2Y29800
Timex

Waterbury Traditional Fly Back Chronograph 43mm Stainless Steel Bracel - TW2Y29800

 
43mm·Quartz·100m WR
$187MSRP
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Casio GA-1100
Casio
G-Shock

GA-1100

 
52.1mm·Quartz·200m WR
$270MSRP
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Tissot PRC 200
Tissot
PR 100

PRC 200

2 variants
43mm·Quartz·200m WR
$595MSRP
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Cheaper alternatives· 10

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Timex Expedition Field Chronograph 43mm Resin Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Field Chronograph 43mm Resin Strap Watch

 
43mm·Quartz·200m WR
$75MSRP
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Casio EFV-620D
Casio
Edifice

EFV-620D

2 variants · Edifice
50.5mm·Quartz·100m WR
$120MSRP
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Timex Expedition Field Chronograph 43mm Leather Watch
Timex

Expedition Field Chronograph 43mm Leather Watch

 
43mm·Quartz·200m WR
$129MSRP
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Casio GA-100
Casio
G-Shock

GA-100

3 variants · G-Shock
51.2mm·Quartz·200m WR
$110MSRP
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Timex Expedition Ridge Chronograph 42mm Silicone Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Ridge Chronograph 42mm Silicone Strap Watch

 
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$145MSRP
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Casio GA-110
Casio
G-Shock

GA-110

3 variants · G-Shock
51.2mm·Quartz·200m WR
$130MSRP
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Swatch Blue Influence
Swatch
Irony

Blue Influence

Ref. YGS765G
37.4mm·Quartz
—MSRP
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Seiko Conceptual SNK807K2
Seiko
Seiko 5

Conceptual SNK807K2

 
37mm·Automatic
$115MSRP
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Swatch Easytippay
Swatch

Easytippay

Ref. SO27M104-5300
47mm·Quartz
$130MSRP
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Swatch TIME TO TEAL
Swatch
Originals

TIME TO TEAL

 
34mm·Quartz
$85MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint: luxury upgrades and step-ups.

Tissot T-Race MotoGP 2026
Tissot

T-Race MotoGP 2026

 
45mm·Quartz·100m WR
$775MSRP
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Christopher Ward C63 Valour
Christopher Ward

C63 Valour

Ref. C63-39QCC3-S00K0-B1
39mm·Quartz·150m WR
$1,105MSRP
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Tissot T-Race
Tissot

T-Race

7 variants
38/45mm·Quartz·100m WR
$650MSRP
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Glycine Men's Airpilot Chrono 44mm Quartz Watch GL0443
Glycine

Men's Airpilot Chrono 44mm Quartz Watch GL0443

 
44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,595MSRP
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Glycine Men's Airpilot Chrono 44mm Quartz Watch GL0441
Glycine

Men's Airpilot Chrono 44mm Quartz Watch GL0441

 
44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,695MSRP
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Glycine Airpilot Chrono
Glycine

Airpilot Chrono

5 variants · Ref. GL0360
44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,895MSRP
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Hamilton Ventura Chrono Quartz
Hamilton

Ventura Chrono Quartz

2 variants · Ref. H24412732
32mm·Quartz
$1,245MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind GMT Chrono Quartz
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation X-Wind GMT Chrono Quartz

3 variants · Ref. H77912135
46mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
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Citizen Promaster Tsuno Chrono Racer
Citizen

Promaster Tsuno Chrono Racer

Ref. AV0106
44.5mm·Solar·200m WR
$1,095MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz

2 variants · Ref. H32612131
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,075MSRP
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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER

5 variants
39mm·Quartz·100m WR
$725MSRP
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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER

5 variants
41.4mm·Quartz·100m WR
$750MSRP
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