Which is cheaper, the CIGA Design MACHINA or the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)?

At MSRP the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $399 for the CIGA Design MACHINA — a $100 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the CIGA Design MACHINA or the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)?

The Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) is rated to 100m versus 30m for the CIGA Design MACHINA.

What movement does the CIGA Design MACHINA run compared to the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)?

The CIGA Design MACHINA runs a automatic caliber (CD-01), while the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) runs a quartz (Miyota 1L45 with Small Second Strap).

Side by side

CIGA Design MACHINAvsHelgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)

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

CIGA Design MACHINA

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MSRP $399

Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)

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MSRP $299

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

MACHINA—

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)42mm

Power Reserve

MACHINA—

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)40h

Water Resistance

MACHINA30m

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)100m

MSRP

MACHINA$399

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

White

Black

Lume

Swiss Super-LumiNova material for long-lasting night visibility

None

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

CD-01

Miyota 1L45 with Small Second Strap

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

—

40h

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$399

$299

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