Which is cheaper, the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) or the Vario 1918 Trench Brass?

At MSRP the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $388 for the Vario 1918 Trench Brass — a $89 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) or the Vario 1918 Trench Brass?

The Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Vario 1918 Trench Brass — a 2mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) run compared to the Vario 1918 Trench Brass?

The Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) runs a quartz caliber (Miyota 1L45 with Small Second Strap), while the Vario 1918 Trench Brass runs a automatic (Miyota 82s5).

Side by side

Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)vsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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

Vario 1918 Trench Brass

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MSRP $388

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)42mm

1918 Trench Brass40mm

Power Reserve

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)40h

1918 Trench Brass40h

Water Resistance

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)100m

1918 Trench Brass100m

MSRP

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)$299

1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

White

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 1L45 with Small Second Strap

Miyota 82s5

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$299

$388

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