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AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic
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AVI-8 · Bell X-1

AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic

Pilot

$350In stock
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Case

Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-lug
51mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Water resistance
50m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Dial colour
Black

Movement

Type
Automatic
Hacking
No
Hand-winding
No
Complications
Time only

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
matte
Bezel
fixed
Bracelet
leather
Hands
baton

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The AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic is an automatic pilot watch, with a 316l stainless steel case, 13mm thick. Water resistance is rated to 50m, under a sapphire crystal. Manufacturer MSRP is $350.

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