Which is cheaper, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Sternglas Marus 2.0?

At MSRP the Helgray California (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $593 for the Sternglas Marus 2.0 — a $414 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Sternglas Marus 2.0?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the Sternglas Marus 2.0 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Sternglas Marus 2.0?

The Sternglas Marus 2.0 is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Helgray California (Refurbished).

Which has a longer power reserve, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Sternglas Marus 2.0?

The Sternglas Marus 2.0 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 Sternglas Marus 2.0?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) runs a quartz caliber (Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap), while the Sternglas Marus 2.0 runs a automatic (Seiko TMI NH35).

Side by side

Helgray California (Refurbished)vsSternglas Marus 2.0

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

Helgray California (Refurbished)

california-refurbished

MSRP $179

Sternglas Marus 2.0

marus-2-edition-kueste

MSRP $593

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

California (Refurbished)42mm

Marus 2.041mm

Power Reserve

California (Refurbished)40h

Marus 2.041h

Water Resistance

California (Refurbished)50m

Marus 2.0200m

MSRP

California (Refurbished)$179

Marus 2.0$593

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

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Lume

None

Luminova

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap

Seiko TMI NH35

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$179

$593

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