Which is cheaper, the Vaer Tactical Field (40mm Solar) or the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)?

At MSRP the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $349 for the Vaer Tactical Field (40mm Solar) — a $50 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Vaer Tactical Field (40mm Solar) or the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)?

The Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 36mm for the Vaer Tactical Field (40mm Solar) — a 6mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Vaer Tactical Field (40mm Solar) run compared to the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)?

The Vaer Tactical Field (40mm Solar) runs a solar caliber (Miyota 2035), while the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) runs a quartz (Miyota 1L45 with Small Second Strap).

Side by side

Vaer Tactical Field (40mm Solar)vsHelgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)

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

Vaer Tactical Field (40mm Solar)

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MSRP $349

Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)

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MSRP $299

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Tactical Field (40mm Solar)36mm

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)42mm

Power Reserve

Tactical Field (40mm Solar)40h

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)40h

Water Resistance

Tactical Field (40mm Solar)100m

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)100m

MSRP

Tactical Field (40mm Solar)$349

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

40mm Solar

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 2035

Miyota 1L45 with Small Second Strap

Type

Solar

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$349

$299

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