Which is cheaper, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial?

At MSRP the Helgray California (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $1,900 for the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial — a $1,721 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 40.6mm for the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial — a 1.4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) is rated to 50m versus 10m for the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Helgray California (Refurbished).

What movement does the Helgray California (Refurbished) run compared to the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) runs a quartz caliber (Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap), while the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial runs a automatic (6R5H).

Side by side

Helgray California (Refurbished)vsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial

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

Helgray California (Refurbished)

california-refurbished

MSRP $179

Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial

spb445j1

MSRP $1,900

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

California (Refurbished)42mm

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial40.6mm

Power Reserve

California (Refurbished)40h

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial72h

Water Resistance

California (Refurbished)50m

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial100m

MSRP

California (Refurbished)$179

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial$1,900

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

42mm

40.6mm

Thickness

12mm

12.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

49.1mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap

6R5H

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$179

$1,900

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