Which is cheaper, the Nodus Contrail GMT or the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)?

At MSRP the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $900 for the Nodus Contrail GMT — a $601 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Nodus Contrail GMT or the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)?

The Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 40.5mm for the Nodus Contrail GMT — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Nodus Contrail GMT or the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)?

The Nodus Contrail GMT is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished).

Which has a longer power reserve, the Nodus Contrail GMT or the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)?

The Nodus Contrail GMT carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished).

What movement does the Nodus Contrail GMT run compared to the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)?

The Nodus Contrail GMT runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9075 GMT), while the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) runs a quartz (Miyota 1L45 with Small Second Strap).

Side by side

Nodus Contrail GMTvsHelgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)

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

Nodus Contrail GMT

contrail-gmt-evergreen

MSRP $900

Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)

hornet-bandit

MSRP $299

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Contrail GMT40.5mm

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)42mm

Power Reserve

Contrail GMT42h

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)40h

Water Resistance

Contrail GMT200m

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)100m

MSRP

Contrail GMT$900

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Box

Flat

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

—

Black

Lume

Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

None

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9075 GMT

Miyota 1L45 with Small Second Strap

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$900

$299

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