Which is cheaper, the Helgray Hornet Fighter (Refurbished) or the Seiko Essentials Quartz?

At MSRP the Helgray Hornet Fighter (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $335 for the Seiko Essentials Quartz — a $36 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Helgray Hornet Fighter (Refurbished) or the Seiko Essentials Quartz?

The Helgray Hornet Fighter (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 38.9mm for the Seiko Essentials Quartz — a 3.1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Helgray Hornet Fighter (Refurbished) or the Seiko Essentials Quartz?

The Helgray Hornet Fighter (Refurbished) is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Quartz.

What movement does the Helgray Hornet Fighter (Refurbished) run compared to the Seiko Essentials Quartz?

Both watches run quartz movements — the Helgray Hornet Fighter (Refurbished) uses the Miyota 1L45 with Small Second Strap and the Seiko Essentials Quartz uses the 6N52.

Side by side

Helgray Hornet Fighter (Refurbished)vsSeiko Essentials Quartz

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

Helgray Hornet Fighter (Refurbished)

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MSRP $299

Seiko Essentials Quartz

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MSRP $335

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Hornet Fighter (Refurbished)42mm

Essentials Quartz38.9mm

Power Reserve

Hornet Fighter (Refurbished)40h

Essentials Quartz40h

Water Resistance

Hornet Fighter (Refurbished)100m

Essentials Quartz100m

MSRP

Hornet Fighter (Refurbished)$299

Essentials Quartz$335

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 1L45 with Small Second Strap

6N52

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$299

$335

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