Which is cheaper, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Traska Seafarer Charcoal?

At MSRP the Helgray California (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $665 for the Traska Seafarer Charcoal — a $486 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Traska Seafarer Charcoal?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Traska Seafarer Charcoal — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Traska Seafarer Charcoal?

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal is rated to 150m versus 50m for the Helgray California (Refurbished).

Which has a longer power reserve, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Traska Seafarer Charcoal?

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Helgray California (Refurbished).

What movement does the Helgray California (Refurbished) run compared to the Traska Seafarer Charcoal?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) runs a quartz caliber (Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap), while the Traska Seafarer Charcoal runs a automatic (9039).

Side by side

Helgray California (Refurbished)vsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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

Helgray California (Refurbished)

california-refurbished

MSRP $179

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

SEA-BLK-V3

MSRP $665

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

California (Refurbished)42mm

Seafarer Charcoal40mm

Power Reserve

California (Refurbished)40h

Seafarer Charcoal42h

Water Resistance

California (Refurbished)50m

Seafarer Charcoal150m

MSRP

California (Refurbished)$179

Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Dial Color

Black

White

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap

9039

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Jewels

Complications

None

Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$179

$665

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