Which is cheaper, the Fears Brunswick 40 (Black) or the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)?

At MSRP the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $3,545 for the Fears Brunswick 40 (Black) — a $3,246 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fears Brunswick 40 (Black) or the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)?

The Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Fears Brunswick 40 (Black) — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fears Brunswick 40 (Black) or the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)?

The Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) is rated to 100m versus 15m for the Fears Brunswick 40 (Black).

What movement does the Fears Brunswick 40 (Black) run compared to the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)?

The Fears Brunswick 40 (Black) runs a automatic caliber (La Joux-Perret G100), while the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) runs a quartz (Miyota 1L45 with Small Second Strap).

Side by side

Fears Brunswick 40 (Black)vsHelgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)

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

Fears Brunswick 40 (Black)

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MSRP $3,545

Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)

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MSRP $299

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Brunswick 40 (Black)40mm

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)42mm

Power Reserve

Brunswick 40 (Black)40h

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)40h

Water Resistance

Brunswick 40 (Black)15m

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)100m

MSRP

Brunswick 40 (Black)$3,545

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

La Joux-Perret G100

Miyota 1L45 with Small Second Strap

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,545

$299

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