Which is cheaper, the Seiko King Seiko VANAC or the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda)?

At MSRP the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda) is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $3,850 for the Seiko King Seiko VANAC — a $3,551 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko King Seiko VANAC or the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda)?

The Seiko King Seiko VANAC wears larger at 41mm versus 39mm for the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda) — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko King Seiko VANAC or the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda)?

The Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda) is rated to 30m versus 10m for the Seiko King Seiko VANAC.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Seiko King Seiko VANAC or the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda)?

The Seiko King Seiko VANAC carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda).

What movement does the Seiko King Seiko VANAC run compared to the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda)?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Seiko King Seiko VANAC uses the 8L45 and the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda) uses the Miyota 6S21.

Side by side

Seiko King Seiko VANACvsHelgray Speedster (Silver Panda)

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

Seiko King Seiko VANAC

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MSRP $3,850

Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda)

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MSRP $299

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

King Seiko VANAC41mm

Speedster (Silver Panda)39mm

Power Reserve

King Seiko VANAC72h

Speedster (Silver Panda)40h

Water Resistance

King Seiko VANAC100m

Speedster (Silver Panda)30m

MSRP

King Seiko VANAC$3,850

Speedster (Silver Panda)$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Box

Flat

AR Coating

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Inner

Lume

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

8L45

Miyota 6S21

Power Reserve

72h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,850

$299

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