Which is cheaper, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the NOMOS Glashütte Metro date power reserve?

At MSRP the Helgray California (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $4,420 for the NOMOS Glashütte Metro date power reserve — a $4,241 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the NOMOS Glashütte Metro date power reserve?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 37mm for the NOMOS Glashütte Metro date power reserve — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the NOMOS Glashütte Metro date power reserve?

The NOMOS Glashütte Metro date power reserve carries a 42 hours-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Helgray California (Refurbished).

What movement does the Helgray California (Refurbished) run compared to the NOMOS Glashütte Metro date power reserve?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) runs a quartz caliber (Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap), while the NOMOS Glashütte Metro date power reserve runs a manual (DUW 4401).

Side by side

Helgray California (Refurbished)vsNOMOS Glashütte Metro date power reserve

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

Helgray California (Refurbished)

california-refurbished

MSRP $179

NOMOS Glashütte Metro date power reserve

1101

MSRP $4,420

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

California (Refurbished)42mm

Metro date power reserve37mm

Power Reserve

California (Refurbished)40h

Metro date power reserve42 hoursh

Water Resistance

California (Refurbished)50m

Metro date power reserve50m

MSRP

California (Refurbished)$179

Metro date power reserve$4,420

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

42mm

37mm

Thickness

12mm

7.7mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

43.6mm

Lug Width

20mm

18mm

Finish

Brushed and polished

—

Caseback

Solid

—

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Black

White

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap

DUW 4401

Type

Quartz

Manual

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

21,600 vph

Power Reserve

40h

42 hoursh

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$179

$4,420

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