Which is cheaper, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax?

At MSRP the Helgray California (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $4,180 for the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax — a $4,001 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax?

The Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax wears larger at 43mm versus 42mm for the Helgray California (Refurbished) — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax?

The Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Helgray California (Refurbished).

Which has a longer power reserve, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax?

The Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax carries a 58-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Helgray California (Refurbished).

What movement does the Helgray California (Refurbished) run compared to the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) runs a quartz caliber (Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap), while the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax runs a automatic (Sellita SW510 BH a).

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Helgray California (Refurbished)vsFortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax

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

Helgray California (Refurbished)

california-refurbished

MSRP $179

Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax

F-43 Bicompax

MSRP $4,180

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

California (Refurbished)42mm

Flieger F-43 Bicompax43mm

Power Reserve

California (Refurbished)40h

Flieger F-43 Bicompax58h

Water Resistance

California (Refurbished)50m

Flieger F-43 Bicompax200m

MSRP

California (Refurbished)$179

Flieger F-43 Bicompax$4,180

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

Original

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap

Sellita SW510 BH a

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

58h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$179

$4,180

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