Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)?

At MSRP the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $1,499 for the Astor + Banks AB1405 — a $1,200 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)?

The Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Astor + Banks AB1405.

What movement does the Astor + Banks AB1405 run compared to the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)?

The Astor + Banks AB1405 runs a manual caliber (Manual Swiss), while the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) runs a quartz (Miyota 1L45 with Small Second Strap).

Side by side

Astor + Banks AB1405vsHelgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)

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

Astor + Banks AB1405

mechanical-ab14

MSRP $1,499

Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)

hornet-bandit

MSRP $299

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

AB140542mm

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)42mm

Power Reserve

AB140540h

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)40h

Water Resistance

AB140550m

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)100m

MSRP

AB1405$1,499

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Manual Swiss

Miyota 1L45 with Small Second Strap

Type

Manual

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,499

$299

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