Which is cheaper, the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) or the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz?

At MSRP the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz is the cheaper of the two at $218, against $299 for the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) — a $81 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) or the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz?

The Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) or the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz?

The Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz.

What movement does the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) run compared to the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz?

Both watches run quartz movements — the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) uses the Miyota 1L45 with Small Second Strap and the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz uses the Miyota 2070/2170.

Side by side

Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)vsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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MSRP $218

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)42mm

1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm

Power Reserve

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)40h

1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h

Water Resistance

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)100m

1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m

MSRP

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)$299

1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 1L45 with Small Second Strap

Miyota 2070/2170

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$299

$218

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