Which is cheaper, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the CIGA Design BLACK STAR?

At MSRP the Helgray California (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $1,980 for the CIGA Design BLACK STAR — a $1,801 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the CIGA Design BLACK STAR?

The CIGA Design BLACK STAR wears larger at 46mm versus 42mm for the Helgray California (Refurbished) — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the CIGA Design BLACK STAR?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) is rated to 50m versus 30m for the CIGA Design BLACK STAR.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the CIGA Design BLACK STAR?

The CIGA Design BLACK STAR carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Helgray California (Refurbished).

What movement does the Helgray California (Refurbished) run compared to the CIGA Design BLACK STAR?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) runs a quartz caliber (Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap), while the CIGA Design BLACK STAR runs a automatic (CD-04-S).

Side by side

Helgray California (Refurbished)vsCIGA Design BLACK STAR

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

Helgray California (Refurbished)

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MSRP $179

CIGA Design BLACK STAR

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MSRP $1,980

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

California (Refurbished)42mm

BLACK STAR46mm

Power Reserve

California (Refurbished)40h

BLACK STAR41h

Water Resistance

California (Refurbished)50m

BLACK STAR30m

MSRP

California (Refurbished)$179

BLACK STAR$1,980

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

—

Lume

None

Swiss Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap

CD-04-S

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$179

$1,980

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