Which is cheaper, the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) or the Grand Seiko SLGW003?

At MSRP the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $11,600 for the Grand Seiko SLGW003 — a $11,301 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) or the Grand Seiko SLGW003?

The Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 38.6mm for the Grand Seiko SLGW003 — a 3.4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) or the Grand Seiko SLGW003?

The Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Grand Seiko SLGW003.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) or the Grand Seiko SLGW003?

The Grand Seiko SLGW003 carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished).

What movement does the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) run compared to the Grand Seiko SLGW003?

The Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) runs a quartz caliber (Miyota 1L45 with Small Second Strap), while the Grand Seiko SLGW003 runs a manual (9SA4).

Side by side

Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)vsGrand Seiko SLGW003

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

Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)

hornet-bandit

MSRP $299

Grand Seiko SLGW003

slgw003g

MSRP $11,600

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)42mm

SLGW00338.6mm

Power Reserve

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)40h

SLGW00380h

Water Resistance

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)100m

SLGW00330m

MSRP

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)$299

SLGW003$11,600

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 1L45 with Small Second Strap

9SA4

Type

Quartz

Manual

Power Reserve

40h

80h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$299

$11,600

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