Which is cheaper, the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) or the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench?

At MSRP the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $428 for the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench — a $129 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) or the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench?

The Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 37mm for the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench — a 5mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) run compared to the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench?

The Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) runs a quartz caliber (Miyota 1L45 with Small Second Strap), while the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench runs a automatic (Miyota 82s5).

Side by side

Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)vsVario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

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 SG60 Merlion Trench

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MSRP $428

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)42mm

1918 SG60 Merlion Trench37mm

Power Reserve

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)40h

1918 SG60 Merlion Trench40h

Water Resistance

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)100m

1918 SG60 Merlion Trench100m

MSRP

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)$299

1918 SG60 Merlion Trench$428

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

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Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 1L45 with Small Second Strap

Miyota 82s5

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$299

$428

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