Which is cheaper, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Brew Retrograph?

At MSRP the Helgray California (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $375 for the Brew Retrograph — a $196 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Brew Retrograph?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Brew Retrograph — a 4mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Helgray California (Refurbished) run compared to the Brew Retrograph?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) runs a quartz caliber (Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap), while the Brew Retrograph runs a meca-quartz (VK64).

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Helgray California (Refurbished)vsBrew Retrograph

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

Helgray California (Refurbished)

california-refurbished

MSRP $179

Brew Retrograph

MSRP $375

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

California (Refurbished)42mm

Retrograph38mm

Power Reserve

California (Refurbished)40h

Retrograph—

Water Resistance

California (Refurbished)50m

Retrograph50m

MSRP

California (Refurbished)$179

Retrograph$375

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Black

Cobalt Blue Sunburst

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap

VK64

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$179

$375

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