Which is cheaper, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)?

At MSRP the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $550 for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a $251 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph or the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)?

The Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 2mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph run compared to the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual caliber (Seagull ST19), while the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) runs a quartz (Miyota 1L45 with Small Second Strap).

Side by side

Hemel HFC Mechanical ChronographvsHelgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)

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

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)

hornet-bandit

MSRP $299

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)42mm

Power Reserve

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)40h

Water Resistance

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)100m

MSRP

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seagull ST19

Miyota 1L45 with Small Second Strap

Type

Manual

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$299

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