Which is cheaper, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz?

At MSRP the Helgray California (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $349 for the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz — a $170 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz?

The Straton Yacht Racer Quartz is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Helgray California (Refurbished).

What movement does the Helgray California (Refurbished) run compared to the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz?

Both watches run quartz movements — the Helgray California (Refurbished) uses the Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap and the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz uses the Miyota 6S21.

Side by side

Helgray California (Refurbished)vsStraton Straton Yacht Racer Quartz

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 Yacht Racer Quartz

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MSRP $349

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

California (Refurbished)42mm

Straton Yacht Racer Quartz42mm

Power Reserve

California (Refurbished)40h

Straton Yacht Racer Quartz—

Water Resistance

California (Refurbished)50m

Straton Yacht Racer Quartz100m

MSRP

California (Refurbished)$179

Straton Yacht Racer Quartz$349

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Black

—

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap

Miyota 6S21

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$179

$349

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