Which is cheaper, the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda) or the Vario 1918 Medic Brass?

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

Which is bigger, the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda) or the Vario 1918 Medic Brass?

The Vario 1918 Medic Brass wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda) — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda) or the Vario 1918 Medic Brass?

The Vario 1918 Medic Brass is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda).

What movement does the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda) run compared to the Vario 1918 Medic Brass?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda) uses the Miyota 6S21 and the Vario 1918 Medic Brass uses the Seiko NH38A.

Side by side

Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda)vsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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

Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda)

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MSRP $299

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

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MSRP $388

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Speedster (Silver Panda)39mm

1918 Medic Brass40mm

Power Reserve

Speedster (Silver Panda)40h

1918 Medic Brass40h

Water Resistance

Speedster (Silver Panda)30m

1918 Medic Brass100m

MSRP

Speedster (Silver Panda)$299

1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

White

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 6S21

Seiko NH38A

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$299

$388

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