Which is cheaper, the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) or the Phoibos Wave Master?

At MSRP the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $309 for the Phoibos Wave Master — a $10 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) or the Phoibos Wave Master?

The Phoibos Wave Master is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished).

What movement does the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) run compared to the Phoibos Wave Master?

The Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) runs a quartz caliber (Miyota 1L45 with Small Second Strap), while the Phoibos Wave Master runs a automatic (SII NH35A).

Side by side

Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)vsPhoibos Wave Master

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

Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)

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MSRP $299

Phoibos Wave Master

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MSRP $309

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)42mm

Wave Master42mm

Power Reserve

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)40h

Wave Master40h

Water Resistance

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)100m

Wave Master300m

MSRP

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)$299

Wave Master$309

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 1L45 with Small Second Strap

SII NH35A

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$299

$309

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