Which is cheaper, the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic or the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz?

At MSRP the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is the cheaper of the two at $239, against $350 for the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic — a $111 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic or the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz?

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is rated to 150m versus 50m for the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic.

What movement does the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic run compared to the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz?

The AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic runs a automatic caliber, while the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz runs a quartz.

Side by side

AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster AutomaticvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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MSRP $239

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic—

DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm

Power Reserve

Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic40h

DS2 Meridian Quartz40h

Water Resistance

Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic50m

DS2 Meridian Quartz150m

MSRP

Bell X-1 Machbuster Automatic$350

DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Movement

1 specs

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$350

$239

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