Which is cheaper, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Cincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine?

At MSRP the Helgray California (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $1,895 for the Cincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine — a $1,716 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Cincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Cincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Cincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine?

The Cincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Helgray California (Refurbished).

Which has a longer power reserve, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Cincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine?

The Cincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Helgray California (Refurbished).

What movement does the Helgray California (Refurbished) run compared to the Cincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) runs a quartz caliber (Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap), while the Cincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine runs a manual (Sellita SW210-1).

Side by side

Helgray California (Refurbished)vsCincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine

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

Helgray California (Refurbished)

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MSRP $179

Cincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine

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MSRP $1,895

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

California (Refurbished)42mm

Rico the Porcupine38mm

Power Reserve

California (Refurbished)40h

Rico the Porcupine45h

Water Resistance

California (Refurbished)50m

Rico the Porcupine100m

MSRP

California (Refurbished)$179

Rico the Porcupine$1,895

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Diameter

42mm

38mm

Thickness

12mm

10.2mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

46.5mm

Material

Stainless Steel

316L Stainless Steel

Finish

Brushed and polished

—

Water Resistance

50m

100m

Caseback

Solid

—

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Domed

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Dial Color

Black

Silver

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap

Sellita SW210-1

Type

Quartz

Manual

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

40h

45h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$179

$1,895

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