Which is cheaper, the Fortis Flieger F-39 or the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)?

At MSRP the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $2,530 for the Fortis Flieger F-39 — a $2,231 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fortis Flieger F-39 or the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)?

The Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 39mm for the Fortis Flieger F-39 — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fortis Flieger F-39 or the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)?

The Fortis Flieger F-39 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished).

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fortis Flieger F-39 or the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)?

The Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Fortis Flieger F-39.

What movement does the Fortis Flieger F-39 run compared to the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)?

The Fortis Flieger F-39 runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200-1), while the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) runs a quartz (Miyota 1L45 with Small Second Strap).

Side by side

Fortis Flieger F-39vsHelgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)

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

Fortis Flieger F-39

F-39

MSRP $2,530

Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)

hornet-bandit

MSRP $299

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Flieger F-3939mm

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)42mm

Power Reserve

Flieger F-3938h

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)40h

Water Resistance

Flieger F-39200m

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)100m

MSRP

Flieger F-39$2,530

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)$299

Full specifications

Case

3 specs

Diameter

39mm

42mm

Thickness

11.5mm

12mm

Water Resistance

200m

100m

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Miyota 1L45 with Small Second Strap

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,530

$299

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