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

At MSRP the AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $300, against $550 for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a $250 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Hemel HFC Mechanical 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 Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph runs a quartz caliber, while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

Side by side

AVI-8 Bell X-1 Machbuster ChronographvsHemel HFC Mechanical 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

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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MSRP $550

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph—

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph40h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph50m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

Bell X-1 Machbuster Chronograph$300

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

—

40mm

Thickness

—

13.4mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

47mm

Lug Width

—

20mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Mineral

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Blue

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

Seagull ST19

Type

Quartz

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$300

$550

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