Which is cheaper, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench?

At MSRP the Helgray California (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $428 for the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench — a $249 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 37mm for the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench?

The Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Helgray California (Refurbished).

What movement does the Helgray California (Refurbished) run compared to the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) runs a quartz caliber (Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap), while the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench runs a automatic (Miyota 82s5).

Side by side

Helgray California (Refurbished)vsVario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

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

Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

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MSRP $428

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

California (Refurbished)42mm

1918 SG60 Merlion Trench37mm

Power Reserve

California (Refurbished)40h

1918 SG60 Merlion Trench40h

Water Resistance

California (Refurbished)50m

1918 SG60 Merlion Trench100m

MSRP

California (Refurbished)$179

1918 SG60 Merlion Trench$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

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Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap

Miyota 82s5

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$179

$428

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