Which is cheaper, the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue) or the Vario 1918 Pilot?

At MSRP the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue) is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $388 for the Vario 1918 Pilot — a $89 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue) or the Vario 1918 Pilot?

The Vario 1918 Pilot wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue) — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue) or the Vario 1918 Pilot?

The Vario 1918 Pilot is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue).

What movement does the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue) run compared to the Vario 1918 Pilot?

The Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue) runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 6S21), while the Vario 1918 Pilot runs a manual (Miyota 8N33).

Side by side

Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue)vsVario 1918 Pilot

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

Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue)

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MSRP $299

Vario 1918 Pilot

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MSRP $388

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Speedster (Racing Light Blue)39mm

1918 Pilot40mm

Power Reserve

Speedster (Racing Light Blue)40h

1918 Pilot40h

Water Resistance

Speedster (Racing Light Blue)30m

1918 Pilot50m

MSRP

Speedster (Racing Light Blue)$299

1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

White

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 6S21

Miyota 8N33

Type

Automatic

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$299

$388

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