AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph
Finding alternatives to

AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph

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39 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Movement
Quartz
Category
Chronograph
MSRP
$300
The short answer

The closest alternative to the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph is the Tissot Chrono XL Vintage ($450) — common cross-shop and Racing chrono. From the independents, the Spinnaker Hull Chronograph is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Racing chrono. Stepping up, the Glycine Airpilot Chrono ($1,895) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

39 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Spinnaker
Hull Chronograph
42mm · Quartz$149
Common cross-shop · Racing chrono
Yema
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force
40mm · Quartz$490
Common cross-shop · Racing chrono
Yema
Rallygraf Meca-Quartz
39mm · Quartz$420
Common cross-shop · Racing chrono
AVI-8
Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph Snoopy
mm · Quartz$235
Racing chrono · Looks nearly identical
Ferro
AGL 2 Chronograph
42mm · Quartz$475
Racing chrono · Looks nearly identical
Yema
Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series
39mm · Quartz$449
Common cross-shop · Racing chrono
Praesidus
Type H-75
39mm · Quartz$245
Common cross-shop · Racing chrono
AVI-8
Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph
42mm · Quartz$260
Racing chrono · Looks nearly identical
Ferro
Race Master Chronograph
45.2mm · Quartz$485
Racing chrono · Looks nearly identical
Geckota
Workshop Chronograph
37mm · Quartz$299
Common cross-shop · Racing chrono
Sternglas
Tachymeter
42mm · Quartz$312
Racing chrono · Looks nearly identical
Christopher Ward
C63 Valour
40mm · Quartz$1,105
Common cross-shop · Racing chrono
Most similar· 12

The closest match overall — same case size, similar movement family, comparable price. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Tissot
Chrono XL Vintage
45mm · Quartz$450
Common cross-shop · Racing chrono
Seiko
Coutura
42mm · Quartz$550
Common cross-shop · Racing chrono
Tissot
Supersport Chrono
45.5mm · Quartz$575
Common cross-shop · Racing chrono
Tissot
Supersport NBA Special Edition
45.5mm · Quartz$550
Common cross-shop · Racing chrono
Citizen
Brycen
44.8mm · Solar$319
Common cross-shop · Racing chrono
Citizen
Promaster Land U822
43.9mm · Quartz$521
Common cross-shop · Racing chrono
Citizen
Atomic Perpetual A-T
41mm · Solar
Common cross-shop · Racing chrono
Marathon
CeraShell Pilot's Navigator
41mm · Quartz$550
Common cross-shop · Looks nearly identical
Seiko
Coutura
45.6mm · Quartz$550
Common cross-shop · Racing chrono
Seiko
Essentials Chronograph
40mm · Quartz$415
Common cross-shop · Racing chrono
Orient
Stretto Chronograph
40mm · Solar$350
Common cross-shop · Racing chrono
Orient
Bambino Solar Quartz
38.4mm · Solar$265
Common cross-shop · Mineral
Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.

Glycine
Airpilot Chrono
44mm · Quartz$1,895
Common cross-shop · Racing chrono
Seiko
Prospex SPEEDTIMER
41.4mm · Quartz$750
Common cross-shop · Racing chrono
Hamilton
Ventura Chrono Quartz
32mm · Quartz$1,245
Common cross-shop · Racing chrono
Citizen
Promaster Navihawk A-T
48mm · Solar$850
Common cross-shop · Racing chrono
Hamilton
Khaki Aviation X-Wind GMT Chrono Quartz
46mm · Quartz$1,245
Common cross-shop · Racing chrono
Seiko
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko Brand 100th Anniversary SPEEDTIMER Limited Edition
42mm · Quartz$2,400
Common cross-shop · Racing chrono
Tissot
T-Race MotoGP 2026
45mm · Quartz$775
Common cross-shop · Racing chrono
Seiko
Prospex SPEEDTIMER
42mm · Quartz$2,200
Common cross-shop · Racing chrono
Citizen
Promaster Tsuno Chrono Racer
44.5mm · Solar$1,095
Common cross-shop · Racing chrono
Hamilton
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz
42mm · Quartz$1,075
Common cross-shop · Racing chrono
Marathon
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz
41mm · Quartz$1,300
Common cross-shop · Visually similar
Bell & Ross
BR 126 SPORT HERITAGE & FLYBACK
mm · $6,372
Racing chrono · Visually similar
Looks like this· 3

Visually-adjacent picks pulled by the image-similarity engine. Quality varies — sometimes a true twin, sometimes just a rhyme.

Pagani Design
PD-1822
39.5mm · Quartz$141
Common cross-shop · Racing chrono
Pagani Design
PD-1708
38mm · Quartz$120
Common cross-shop · Racing chrono
Pagani Design
PD-1811
44mm · Quartz$115
Common cross-shop · Racing chrono