Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Pilomatic 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 $1,249 for the Astor + Banks Pilomatic — a $899 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Astor + Banks Pilomatic is rated to 200m versus 50m for the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic.

Side by side

Astor + Banks PilomaticvsAVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic

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

Astor + Banks Pilomatic

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MSRP $1,249

AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic

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MSRP $350

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pilomatic42mm

Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic—

Power Reserve

Pilomatic40h

Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic40h

Water Resistance

Pilomatic200m

Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic50m

MSRP

Pilomatic$1,249

Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic$350

Full specifications

Case

3 specs

Diameter

42mm

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Lug Width

20mm

—

Water Resistance

200m

50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200

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Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,249

$350

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