Which is cheaper, the Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 or the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic?

At MSRP the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $350, against $680 for the Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 — a $330 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 or the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic?

The Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 is rated to 200m versus 50m for the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 or the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic?

The Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic.

Side by side

Baltic Aquascaphe MK2vsAVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Baltic Aquascaphe MK2

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MSRP $680

AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic

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MSRP $350

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Aquascaphe MK237mm

Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic—

Power Reserve

Aquascaphe MK242h

Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic40h

Water Resistance

Aquascaphe MK2200m

Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic50m

MSRP

Aquascaphe MK2$680

Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic$350

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Blue

Black

Lume

BGW9

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

—

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$680

$350

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