Which is cheaper, the Vaer Ameriquartz 36mm or the Helgray California (Refurbished)?

At MSRP the Helgray California (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $299 for the Vaer Ameriquartz 36mm — a $120 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Vaer Ameriquartz 36mm or the Helgray California (Refurbished)?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 36mm for the Vaer Ameriquartz 36mm — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Vaer Ameriquartz 36mm or the Helgray California (Refurbished)?

The Vaer Ameriquartz 36mm is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Helgray California (Refurbished).

What movement does the Vaer Ameriquartz 36mm run compared to the Helgray California (Refurbished)?

Both watches run quartz movements — the Vaer Ameriquartz 36mm uses the Miyota 2035 and the Helgray California (Refurbished) uses the Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap.

Side by side

Vaer Ameriquartz 36mmvsHelgray California (Refurbished)

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

Vaer Ameriquartz 36mm

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MSRP $299

Helgray California (Refurbished)

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MSRP $179

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ameriquartz 36mm36mm

California (Refurbished)42mm

Power Reserve

Ameriquartz 36mm40h

California (Refurbished)40h

Water Resistance

Ameriquartz 36mm100m

California (Refurbished)50m

MSRP

Ameriquartz 36mm$299

California (Refurbished)$179

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Ameriquartz 36mm

Black

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 2035

Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$299

$179

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