Which is cheaper, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)?

At MSRP the Helgray California (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $1,499 for the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) — a $1,320 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)?

The Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) wears larger at 44mm versus 42mm for the Helgray California (Refurbished) — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)?

The Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Helgray California (Refurbished).

What movement does the Helgray California (Refurbished) run compared to the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) runs a quartz caliber (Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap), while the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) runs a automatic (Seiko NH35).

Side by side

Helgray California (Refurbished)vsZelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)

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

Helgray California (Refurbished)

california-refurbished

MSRP $179

Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)

hammerhead-v3-300m-tantalum-limited-edition

MSRP $1,499

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

California (Refurbished)42mm

Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)44mm

Power Reserve

California (Refurbished)40h

Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)40h

Water Resistance

California (Refurbished)50m

Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)300m

MSRP

California (Refurbished)$179

Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)$1,499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

Tantalum LE

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap

Seiko NH35

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$179

$1,499

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