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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

$350Some sold out

Case

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

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Dial colour
Black

Movement

Type
Automatic

Design language

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

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Bell X-1 collection · 2 watches

Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph
Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph

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03The community take

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Owners widely praise the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic for its captivating and vibrant dial, with some finding it reasonably priced and visually appealing. However, the watch is consistently described as objectively large and chunky, with one owner noting it's too thick to wear. The lume is noted as beautiful but short-lived, and some owners express concerns about water resistance, with one watchmaker advising caution. On balance, owners rate the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic as a visually appealing and reasonably priced watch, despite its objectively large size and lume that does not last.

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