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

At MSRP the Helgray Hornet Fighter (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 Fighter (Refurbished) or the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph?

The Helgray Hornet Fighter (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 Fighter (Refurbished) or the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph?

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

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

Both watches run quartz movements — the Helgray Hornet Fighter (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 Fighter (Refurbished)vsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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

Helgray Hornet Fighter (Refurbished)

hornet-fighter

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 Fighter (Refurbished)42mm

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm

Power Reserve

Hornet Fighter (Refurbished)40h

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Hornet Fighter (Refurbished)100m

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m

MSRP

Hornet Fighter (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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