Which is cheaper, the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) or the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph?

At MSRP the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $328 for the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph — a $29 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) or the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph?

The Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) or the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph?

The Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph.

What movement does the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) run compared to the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph?

Both watches run quartz movements — the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) uses the Miyota 1L45 with Small Second Strap and the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph uses the Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz.

Side by side

Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)vsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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 Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

vario-empire-black-tuxedo-tachymetre-chronograph-watch

MSRP $328

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)42mm

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm

Power Reserve

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)40h

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)100m

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m

MSRP

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)$299

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 1L45 with Small Second Strap

Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$299

$328

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