Which is cheaper, the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic or the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto?

At MSRP the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $350, against $679 for the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto — a $329 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic or the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto?

The Vaer D5 Meridian Auto is rated to 200m versus 50m for the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic.

Side by side

AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster AutomaticvsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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

AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic

bell-x-1-machbuster-automatic-graphite-black-av-4115-01

MSRP $350

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

d5-meridian-black-usa-auto-39mm-1

MSRP $679

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic—

D5 Meridian Auto39mm

Power Reserve

Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic40h

D5 Meridian Auto40h

Water Resistance

Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic50m

D5 Meridian Auto200m

MSRP

Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic$350

D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

—

Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$350

$679

Follow this matchup

Get a note when AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic vs Vaer D5 Meridian Auto gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

Keep exploring