Which is cheaper, the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph or the Geckota Pioneer Automatic?

At MSRP the Geckota Pioneer Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $300 for the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph — a $1 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph or the Geckota Pioneer Automatic?

The Geckota Pioneer Automatic 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 Geckota Pioneer Automatic?

The AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph runs a quartz caliber, while the Geckota Pioneer Automatic runs a automatic (NH35).

Side by side

AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster ChronographvsGeckota Pioneer Automatic

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

AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph

bell-x-1-machbuster-chronograph-aviation-blue-av-4118-01

MSRP $300

Geckota Pioneer Automatic

pioneer-automatic-watch-black-honeycomb

MSRP $299

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph—

Pioneer Automatic42mm

Power Reserve

Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph40h

Pioneer Automatic40h

Water Resistance

Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph50m

Pioneer Automatic100m

MSRP

Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph$300

Pioneer Automatic$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Mineral

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Blue

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

NH35

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$300

$299

Follow this matchup

Get a note when AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph vs Geckota Pioneer Automatic gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

Keep exploring