Which is cheaper, the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph or the Bremont Supermarine Chrono?

At MSRP the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $300, against $6,850 for the Bremont Supermarine Chrono — a $6,550 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph or the Bremont Supermarine Chrono?

The Bremont Supermarine Chrono is rated to 300m versus 50m for the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph.

What movement does the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph run compared to the Bremont Supermarine Chrono?

The AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph runs a quartz caliber, while the Bremont Supermarine Chrono runs a automatic (BE-50AE).

Side by side

AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster ChronographvsBremont Supermarine Chrono

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

AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph

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MSRP $300

Bremont Supermarine Chrono

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MSRP $6,850

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph—

Supermarine Chrono43mm

Power Reserve

Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph40h

Supermarine Chrono40h

Water Resistance

Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph50m

Supermarine Chrono300m

MSRP

Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph$300

Supermarine Chrono$6,850

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

—

43mm

Thickness

—

15.87mm

Lug Width

—

22mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel (DLC coated)

Water Resistance

50m

300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Mineral

Sapphire

Dial Color

Blue

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

BE-50AE

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$300

$6,850

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