Which is cheaper, the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph or the Bremont Altitude Chronograph?

At MSRP the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $300, against $6,300 for the Bremont Altitude Chronograph — a $6,000 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph or the Bremont Altitude Chronograph?

The Bremont Altitude Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 50m for the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph.

What movement does the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph run compared to the Bremont Altitude Chronograph?

The AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph runs a quartz caliber, while the Bremont Altitude Chronograph runs a automatic (BE-50AE).

Side by side

AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster ChronographvsBremont Altitude Chronograph

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

AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph

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MSRP $300

Bremont Altitude Chronograph

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MSRP $6,300

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph—

Altitude Chronograph42mm

Power Reserve

Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph40h

Altitude Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph50m

Altitude Chronograph100m

MSRP

Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph$300

Altitude Chronograph$6,300

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

—

42mm

Thickness

—

14.7mm

Lug Width

—

14.7mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)

Water Resistance

50m

100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Mineral

Sapphire

Dial Color

Blue

Silver

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

BE-50AE

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$300

$6,300

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