Which is cheaper, the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) or the Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz?

At MSRP the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $1,000 for the Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz — a $701 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) or the Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz?

The Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) or the Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz?

The Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) is rated to 100m versus 60m for the Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz.

What movement does the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) run compared to the Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz?

Both watches run quartz movements — the Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished) uses the Miyota 1L45 and the Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz uses the Swiss High-Torque Quartz.

Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)vsMarathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz

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Helgray Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)

MSRP $299

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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz

MSRP $1,000

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The measurements

Sized up.

Catalogue photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimetre scale.

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)

Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz

Diameter

Across the case, crown excluded.

42mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

The number that decides fit.

47mm

lowest

48mm

Thickness

How it sits under a cuff.

13mm

11mm

lowest

Water Resistance

Rated in metres, not marketing.

100m

highest

60m

MSRP

Sticker price, new.

$299

lowest

$1,000

Movement

What drives the hands.

Miyota 1L45

Swiss High-Torque Quartz

Spec

Hornet Bandit (Refurbished)

Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz

Case

6 specs

Diameter

42mm

41mm

Thickness

13mm

11mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

48mm

Lug Width

22mm

20mm

Material

Stainless Steel

316L Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

100m

60m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

n/a

Black

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 1L45

Swiss High-Torque Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$299

$1,000

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