Which is cheaper, the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic or the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton?

At MSRP the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $350, against $1,999 for the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton — a $1,649 gap before any retailer discounting.

What movement does the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic run compared to the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton?

The AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic runs a automatic caliber, while the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton runs a manual (Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700).

Side by side

AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster AutomaticvsZelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

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

Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

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MSRP $1,999

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic—

Skyraider 40 Skeleton40mm

Power Reserve

Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic40h

Skyraider 40 Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic50m

Skyraider 40 Skeleton50m

MSRP

Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic$350

Skyraider 40 Skeleton$1,999

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

Ti Damascus LE

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700

Type

Automatic

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$350

$1,999

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