Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Chrono or the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic?

At MSRP the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $350, against $575 for the Astor + Banks Chrono — a $225 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Chrono or the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic?

The Astor + Banks Chrono is rated to 100m versus 50m for the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Chrono run compared to the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic?

The Astor + Banks Chrono runs a quartz caliber (Ronda 5050.B), while the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic runs a automatic.

Side by side

Astor + Banks ChronovsAVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic

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

Astor + Banks Chrono

chrono

MSRP $575

AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic

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MSRP $350

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Chrono44mm

Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic—

Power Reserve

Chrono40h

Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic40h

Water Resistance

Chrono100m

Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic50m

MSRP

Chrono$575

Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic$350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Ronda 5050.B

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Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$575

$350

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