Which is cheaper, the CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch or the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)?

At MSRP the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $333 for the CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch — a $34 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch or the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)?

The Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 36.5mm for the CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch — a 5.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch or the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)?

The CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished).

What movement does the CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch run compared to the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)?

The CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch runs a automatic caliber, while the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) runs a quartz (Miyota 1L45 with Small Second Strap).

Side by side

CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm WatchvsHelgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)

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

CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch

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MSRP $333

Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)

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MSRP $299

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch36.5mm

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)42mm

Power Reserve

GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch40h

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)40h

Water Resistance

GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch200m

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)100m

MSRP

GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch$333

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)$299

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch, Black Case with Sand Dial

Black

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

Miyota 1L45 with Small Second Strap

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$333

$299

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