Which is cheaper, the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph or the Hemel HD24 Automatic?

At MSRP the Hemel HD24 Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $300, against $300 for the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph — a $0 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph or the Hemel HD24 Automatic?

The Hemel HD24 Automatic is rated to 200m 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 Hemel HD24 Automatic?

The AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph runs a quartz caliber, while the Hemel HD24 Automatic runs a automatic (Seiko NH38A).

Side by side

AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster ChronographvsHemel HD24 Automatic

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

Hemel HD24 Automatic

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MSRP $300

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph—

HD24 Automatic40mm

Power Reserve

Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph40h

HD24 Automatic40h

Water Resistance

Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph50m

HD24 Automatic200m

MSRP

Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph$300

HD24 Automatic$300

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Mineral

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Blue

Gallant USAF Edition

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

Seiko NH38A

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$300

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