Which is cheaper, the Borealis Watch Co. Neptuno or the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)?

At MSRP the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $390 for the Borealis Watch Co. Neptuno — a $91 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Borealis Watch Co. Neptuno or the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)?

The Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 40.00mm for the Borealis Watch Co. Neptuno — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Borealis Watch Co. Neptuno or the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)?

The Borealis Watch Co. Neptuno is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished).

What movement does the Borealis Watch Co. Neptuno run compared to the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)?

The Borealis Watch Co. Neptuno runs a automatic caliber (NH38), while the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) runs a quartz (Miyota 1L45 with Small Second Strap).

Side by side

Borealis Watch Co. NeptunovsHelgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)

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

Borealis Watch Co.Neptuno

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MSRP $390

Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)

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MSRP $299

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Neptuno40.00mm

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)42mm

Power Reserve

Neptuno40h

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)40h

Water Resistance

Neptuno300m

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)100m

MSRP

Neptuno$390

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Lume

BGW9

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

NH38

Miyota 1L45 with Small Second Strap

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$390

$299

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