Which is cheaper, the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda) or the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph?

At MSRP the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda) 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 Speedster (Silver Panda) or the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph?

The Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda) wears larger at 39mm versus 38mm for the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda) or the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph?

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda).

What movement does the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda) run compared to the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph?

The Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda) runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 6S21), while the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph runs a quartz (Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz).

Side by side

Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda)vsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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 Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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MSRP $328

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Speedster (Silver Panda)39mm

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm

Power Reserve

Speedster (Silver Panda)40h

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Speedster (Silver Panda)30m

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m

MSRP

Speedster (Silver Panda)$299

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

39mm

38mm

Thickness

12mm

11.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

38mm

Material

Stainless Steel

316L Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

30m

50m

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 6S21

Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$299

$328

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