Which is cheaper, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Seiko Presage Classic Series?

At MSRP the Helgray California (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $950 for the Seiko Presage Classic Series — a $771 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Seiko Presage Classic Series?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 36mm for the Seiko Presage Classic Series — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Seiko Presage Classic Series?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) is rated to 50m versus 10m for the Seiko Presage Classic Series.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Seiko Presage Classic Series?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series 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?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) runs a quartz caliber (Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap), while the Seiko Presage Classic Series runs a automatic (6R51).

Side by side

Helgray California (Refurbished)vsSeiko Presage Classic Series

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

spb521j1

MSRP $950

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

California (Refurbished)42mm

Presage Classic Series36mm

Power Reserve

California (Refurbished)40h

Presage Classic Series72h

Water Resistance

California (Refurbished)50m

Presage Classic Series100m

MSRP

California (Refurbished)$179

Presage Classic Series$950

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

42mm

36mm

Thickness

12mm

12.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

41.4mm

Lug Width

20mm

18mm

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

6R51

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$179

$950

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