Which is cheaper, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Hamilton American Classic Ardmore Small?

At MSRP the Helgray California (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $625 for the Hamilton American Classic Ardmore Small — a $446 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Hamilton American Classic Ardmore Small?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 19mm for the Hamilton American Classic Ardmore Small — a 23mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Hamilton American Classic Ardmore Small?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Hamilton American Classic Ardmore Small.

What movement does the Helgray California (Refurbished) run compared to the Hamilton American Classic Ardmore Small?

Both watches run quartz movements — the Helgray California (Refurbished) uses the Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap and the Hamilton American Classic Ardmore Small uses the 980.163.

Side by side

Helgray California (Refurbished)vsHamilton American Classic Ardmore Small

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

Helgray California (Refurbished)

california-refurbished

MSRP $179

Hamilton American Classic Ardmore Small

h11221150

MSRP $625

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

California (Refurbished)42mm

American Classic Ardmore Small19mm

Power Reserve

California (Refurbished)40h

American Classic Ardmore Small40h

Water Resistance

California (Refurbished)50m

American Classic Ardmore Small30m

MSRP

California (Refurbished)$179

American Classic Ardmore Small$625

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

42mm

19mm

Thickness

12mm

6.9mm

Lug Width

20mm

14mm

Water Resistance

50m

30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Mineral

Dial Color

Black

Silver

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap

980.163

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$179

$625

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