Which is cheaper, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Straton Curve Chrono MKII?

At MSRP the Helgray California (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $1,099 for the Straton Curve Chrono MKII — a $920 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Straton Curve Chrono MKII?

The Straton Curve Chrono MKII is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Helgray California (Refurbished).

What movement does the Helgray California (Refurbished) run compared to the Straton Curve Chrono MKII?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) runs a quartz caliber (Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap), while the Straton Curve Chrono MKII runs a meca-quartz (NE86).

Side by side

Helgray California (Refurbished)vsStraton Straton Curve Chrono MKII

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

Straton Straton Curve Chrono MKII

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MSRP $1,099

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

California (Refurbished)42mm

Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm

Power Reserve

California (Refurbished)40h

Straton Curve Chrono MKII—

Water Resistance

California (Refurbished)50m

Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m

MSRP

California (Refurbished)$179

Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Domed

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Black

—

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap

NE86

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$179

$1,099

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