Which is cheaper, the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda) or the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench?

At MSRP the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda) is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $428 for the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench — a $129 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda) or the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench?

The Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda) wears larger at 39mm versus 37mm for the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda) or the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench?

The Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench 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 SG60 Merlion Trench?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda) uses the Miyota 6S21 and the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench uses the Miyota 82s5.

Side by side

Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda)vsVario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

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 SG60 Merlion Trench

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MSRP $428

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Speedster (Silver Panda)39mm

1918 SG60 Merlion Trench37mm

Power Reserve

Speedster (Silver Panda)40h

1918 SG60 Merlion Trench40h

Water Resistance

Speedster (Silver Panda)30m

1918 SG60 Merlion Trench100m

MSRP

Speedster (Silver Panda)$299

1918 SG60 Merlion Trench$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

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Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 6S21

Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$299

$428

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