Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Chrono or the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph?

At MSRP the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $300, against $575 for the Astor + Banks Chrono — a $275 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Chrono or the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph?

The Astor + Banks Chrono is rated to 100m versus 50m for the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph.

Side by side

Astor + Banks ChronovsAVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph

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

Astor + Banks Chrono

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MSRP $575

AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph

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MSRP $300

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Chrono44mm

Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph—

Power Reserve

Chrono40h

Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Chrono100m

Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph50m

MSRP

Chrono$575

Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph$300

Full specifications

Case

3 specs

Diameter

44mm

—

Lug Width

20mm

—

Water Resistance

100m

50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Mineral

Dial Color

Black

Blue

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Ronda 5050.B

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Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$575

$300

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