Which is cheaper, the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic or the Henry Archer Arkona?

At MSRP the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $350, against $4,999 for the Henry Archer Arkona — a $4,649 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic or the Henry Archer Arkona?

The Henry Archer Arkona is rated to 200m versus 50m for the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic.

Side by side

AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster AutomaticvsHenry Archer Arkona

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

AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic

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MSRP $350

Henry Archer Arkona

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MSRP $4,999

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic—

Arkona40mm

Power Reserve

Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic40h

Arkona40h

Water Resistance

Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic50m

Arkona200m

MSRP

Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic$350

Arkona$4,999

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

Sylva

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

—

Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$350

$4,999

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