Which is cheaper, the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax or the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)?

At MSRP the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $4,180 for the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax — a $3,881 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax or the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)?

The Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax wears larger at 43mm versus 42mm for the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax or the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)?

The Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished).

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax or the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)?

The Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax carries a 58-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished).

What movement does the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax run compared to the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)?

The Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW510 BH a), while the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) runs a quartz (Miyota 1L45 with Small Second Strap).

Side by side

Fortis Flieger F-43 BicompaxvsHelgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)

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

Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax

F-43 Bicompax

MSRP $4,180

Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)

hornet-bandit

MSRP $299

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Flieger F-43 Bicompax43mm

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)42mm

Power Reserve

Flieger F-43 Bicompax58h

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)40h

Water Resistance

Flieger F-43 Bicompax200m

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)100m

MSRP

Flieger F-43 Bicompax$4,180

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Original

Black

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW510 BH a

Miyota 1L45 with Small Second Strap

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

58h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,180

$299

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