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

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

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

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

Side by side

AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster AutomaticvsHemel Sky Racer Mechanical

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 Sky Racer Mechanical

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MSRP $550

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic—

Sky Racer Mechanical43mm

Power Reserve

Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic40h

Sky Racer Mechanical40h

Water Resistance

Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic50m

Sky Racer Mechanical50m

MSRP

Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic$350

Sky Racer Mechanical$550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$350

$550

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