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

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

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

The Vario 1918 Trench Brass 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 Trench Brass?

The Vario 1918 Trench Brass is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue).

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

Both watches run automatic movements — the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue) uses the Miyota 6S21 and the Vario 1918 Trench Brass uses the Miyota 82s5.

Side by side

Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue)vsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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 Trench Brass

1918-brass-trench-white-dial-with-orange-lume

MSRP $388

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Speedster (Racing Light Blue)39mm

1918 Trench Brass40mm

Power Reserve

Speedster (Racing Light Blue)40h

1918 Trench Brass40h

Water Resistance

Speedster (Racing Light Blue)30m

1918 Trench Brass100m

MSRP

Speedster (Racing Light Blue)$299

1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

White

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 6S21

Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$299

$388

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