Which is cheaper, the Ikepod Megapod M301 or the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)?

At MSRP the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $1,458 for the Ikepod Megapod M301 — a $1,159 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Ikepod Megapod M301 or the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)?

The Ikepod Megapod M301 wears larger at 46mm versus 42mm for the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Ikepod Megapod M301 or the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)?

The Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Ikepod Megapod M301.

What movement does the Ikepod Megapod M301 run compared to the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)?

The Ikepod Megapod M301 runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9039), while the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) runs a quartz (Miyota 1L45 with Small Second Strap).

Side by side

Ikepod Megapod M301vsHelgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)

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

Ikepod Megapod M301

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MSRP $1,458

Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)

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MSRP $299

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Megapod M30146mm

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)42mm

Power Reserve

Megapod M30140h

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)40h

Water Resistance

Megapod M30150m

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)100m

MSRP

Megapod M301$1,458

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)$299

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Miyota 1L45 with Small Second Strap

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,458

$299

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