Which is cheaper, the Serica Ref. 1174 Parade or the Helgray California (Refurbished)?

At MSRP the Helgray California (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $1,768 for the Serica Ref. 1174 Parade — a $1,589 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Serica Ref. 1174 Parade or the Helgray California (Refurbished)?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 35mm for the Serica Ref. 1174 Parade — a 7mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Serica Ref. 1174 Parade or the Helgray California (Refurbished)?

The Serica Ref. 1174 Parade is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Helgray California (Refurbished).

Which has a longer power reserve, the Serica Ref. 1174 Parade or the Helgray California (Refurbished)?

The Serica Ref. 1174 Parade carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Helgray California (Refurbished).

What movement does the Serica Ref. 1174 Parade run compared to the Helgray California (Refurbished)?

The Serica Ref. 1174 Parade runs a automatic caliber (Soprod M100), while the Helgray California (Refurbished) runs a quartz (Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap).

Side by side

Serica Ref. 1174 ParadevsHelgray California (Refurbished)

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

Serica Ref. 1174 Parade

1174-3-parade

MSRP $1,768

Helgray California (Refurbished)

california-refurbished

MSRP $179

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ref. 1174 Parade35mm

California (Refurbished)42mm

Power Reserve

Ref. 1174 Parade42h

California (Refurbished)40h

Water Resistance

Ref. 1174 Parade100m

California (Refurbished)50m

MSRP

Ref. 1174 Parade$1,768

California (Refurbished)$179

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

35mm

42mm

Thickness

8.2mm

12mm

Lug-to-Lug

41mm

46mm

Lug Width

18mm

20mm

Water Resistance

100m

50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Tobacco

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Soprod M100

Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,768

$179

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