Which is cheaper, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2026 Limited Edition?

At MSRP the Helgray California (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $2,400 for the Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2026 Limited Edition — a $2,221 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2026 Limited Edition?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 41.2mm for the Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2026 Limited Edition — a 0.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2026 Limited Edition?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) is rated to 50m versus 10m for the Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2026 Limited Edition.

What movement does the Helgray California (Refurbished) run compared to the Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2026 Limited Edition?

Both watches run quartz movements — the Helgray California (Refurbished) uses the Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap and the Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2026 Limited Edition uses the 3X62.

Side by side

Helgray California (Refurbished)vsSeiko Astron GPS Solar 2026 Limited Edition

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

Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2026 Limited Edition

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MSRP $2,400

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

California (Refurbished)42mm

Astron GPS Solar 2026 Limited Edition41.2mm

Power Reserve

California (Refurbished)40h

Astron GPS Solar 2026 Limited Edition40h

Water Resistance

California (Refurbished)50m

Astron GPS Solar 2026 Limited Edition100m

MSRP

California (Refurbished)$179

Astron GPS Solar 2026 Limited Edition$2,400

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Super-clear coating

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap

3X62

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$179

$2,400

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