Which is cheaper, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Seiko Essentials Quartz?

At MSRP the Helgray California (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $335 for the Seiko Essentials Quartz — a $156 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Seiko Essentials Quartz?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 38.9mm for the Seiko Essentials Quartz — a 3.1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Seiko Essentials Quartz?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) is rated to 50m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Quartz.

What movement does the Helgray California (Refurbished) run compared to the Seiko Essentials Quartz?

Both watches run quartz movements — the Helgray California (Refurbished) uses the Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap and the Seiko Essentials Quartz uses the 6N52.

Side by side

Helgray California (Refurbished)vsSeiko Essentials 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

Seiko Essentials Quartz

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MSRP $335

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

California (Refurbished)42mm

Essentials Quartz38.9mm

Power Reserve

California (Refurbished)40h

Essentials Quartz40h

Water Resistance

California (Refurbished)50m

Essentials Quartz100m

MSRP

California (Refurbished)$179

Essentials Quartz$335

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

42mm

38.9mm

Thickness

12mm

8.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

44.5mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap

6N52

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$179

$335

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