Which is cheaper, the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $350, against $550 for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a $200 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 50m for the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic.

What movement does the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic runs a automatic caliber, while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

Side by side

AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster AutomaticvsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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

AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic

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MSRP $350

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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MSRP $550

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic—

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic40h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic50m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic$350

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$350

$550

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