Which is cheaper, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the CWC RAF Pilots Quartz Chronograph?

At MSRP the Helgray California (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $499 for the CWC RAF Pilots Quartz Chronograph — a $320 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the CWC RAF Pilots Quartz Chronograph?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the CWC RAF Pilots Quartz Chronograph — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the CWC RAF Pilots Quartz Chronograph?

The CWC RAF Pilots Quartz Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Helgray California (Refurbished).

What movement does the Helgray California (Refurbished) run compared to the CWC RAF Pilots Quartz Chronograph?

Both watches run quartz movements — the Helgray California (Refurbished) uses the Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap and the CWC RAF Pilots Quartz Chronograph uses the Ronda 5030.

Side by side

Helgray California (Refurbished)vsCWC RAF Pilots Quartz Chronograph

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

CWC RAF Pilots Quartz Chronograph

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MSRP $499

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

California (Refurbished)42mm

RAF Pilots Quartz Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

California (Refurbished)40h

RAF Pilots Quartz Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

California (Refurbished)50m

RAF Pilots Quartz Chronograph100m

MSRP

California (Refurbished)$179

RAF Pilots Quartz Chronograph$499

Full specifications

Case

3 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

CWC RAF Pilots Quartz Chronograph

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap

Ronda 5030

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$179

$499

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