Which is cheaper, the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph or the Vario 1918 Medic Brass?

At MSRP the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $300, against $388 for the Vario 1918 Medic Brass — a $88 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph or the Vario 1918 Medic Brass?

The Vario 1918 Medic Brass is rated to 100m 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 Vario 1918 Medic Brass?

The AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph runs a quartz caliber, while the Vario 1918 Medic Brass runs a automatic (Seiko NH38A).

Side by side

AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster ChronographvsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

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MSRP $388

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph—

1918 Medic Brass40mm

Power Reserve

Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph40h

1918 Medic Brass40h

Water Resistance

Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph50m

1918 Medic Brass100m

MSRP

Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph$300

1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Mineral

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Blue

White

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

Seiko NH38A

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$300

$388

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