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

At MSRP the Helgray California (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $388 for the Vario 1918 Trench Brass — a $209 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Helgray California (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Vario 1918 Trench Brass — a 2mm difference across the dial.

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

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

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

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

Side by side

Helgray California (Refurbished)vsVario 1918 Trench Brass

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Helgray California (Refurbished)

california-refurbished

MSRP $179

Vario 1918 Trench Brass

1918-brass-trench-white-dial-with-orange-lume

MSRP $388

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

California (Refurbished)42mm

1918 Trench Brass40mm

Power Reserve

California (Refurbished)40h

1918 Trench Brass40h

Water Resistance

California (Refurbished)50m

1918 Trench Brass100m

MSRP

California (Refurbished)$179

1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

White

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap

Miyota 82s5

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$179

$388

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