Which is cheaper, the Corniche Historique or the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)?

At MSRP the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $2,595 for the Corniche Historique — a $2,296 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Corniche Historique or the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)?

The Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 37.5mm for the Corniche Historique — a 4.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Corniche Historique or the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)?

The Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Corniche Historique.

What movement does the Corniche Historique run compared to the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)?

Both watches run quartz movements — the Corniche Historique uses the Miyota Quartz and the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) uses the Miyota 1L45 with Small Second Strap.

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Corniche Historique

MSRP $2,595

Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)

hornet-bandit

MSRP $299

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Historique37.5mm

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)42mm

Power Reserve

Historique—

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)40h

Water Resistance

Historique50m

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)100m

MSRP

Historique$2,595

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

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Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota Quartz

Miyota 1L45 with Small Second Strap

Power Reserve

—

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,595

$299

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