Which is cheaper, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Helgray Hornet Fighter (Refurbished)?

At MSRP the Helgray Hornet Fighter (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $1,999 for the CIGA Design GILDED AGE — a $1,700 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Helgray Hornet Fighter (Refurbished)?

The CIGA Design GILDED AGE wears larger at 43mm versus 42mm for the Helgray Hornet Fighter (Refurbished) — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Helgray Hornet Fighter (Refurbished)?

The Helgray Hornet Fighter (Refurbished) is rated to 100m versus 30m for the CIGA Design GILDED AGE.

Which has a longer power reserve, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Helgray Hornet Fighter (Refurbished)?

The CIGA Design GILDED AGE carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Helgray Hornet Fighter (Refurbished).

What movement does the CIGA Design GILDED AGE run compared to the Helgray Hornet Fighter (Refurbished)?

The CIGA Design GILDED AGE runs a automatic caliber (CD-04-S), while the Helgray Hornet Fighter (Refurbished) runs a quartz (Miyota 1L45 with Small Second Strap).

Side by side

CIGA Design GILDED AGEvsHelgray Hornet Fighter (Refurbished)

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

CIGA Design GILDED AGE

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MSRP $1,999

Helgray Hornet Fighter (Refurbished)

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MSRP $299

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

GILDED AGE43mm

Hornet Fighter (Refurbished)42mm

Power Reserve

GILDED AGE41h

Hornet Fighter (Refurbished)40h

Water Resistance

GILDED AGE30m

Hornet Fighter (Refurbished)100m

MSRP

GILDED AGE$1,999

Hornet Fighter (Refurbished)$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Gilded Age

Black

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

CD-04-S

Miyota 1L45 with Small Second Strap

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,999

$299

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