Which is cheaper, the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) or the Vario 1918 Medic Brass?

At MSRP the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $388 for the Vario 1918 Medic Brass — a $89 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) or the Vario 1918 Medic Brass?

The Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Vario 1918 Medic Brass — a 2mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) run compared to the Vario 1918 Medic Brass?

The Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) runs a quartz caliber (Miyota 1L45 with Small Second Strap), while the Vario 1918 Medic Brass runs a automatic (Seiko NH38A).

Side by side

Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)vsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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

Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)

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MSRP $299

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

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MSRP $388

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)42mm

1918 Medic Brass40mm

Power Reserve

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)40h

1918 Medic Brass40h

Water Resistance

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)100m

1918 Medic Brass100m

MSRP

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)$299

1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

White

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 1L45 with Small Second Strap

Seiko NH38A

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$299

$388

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