Which is cheaper, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz?

At MSRP the Helgray California (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $218 for the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz — a $39 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz — a 2mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Helgray California (Refurbished) run compared to the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz?

Both watches run quartz movements — the Helgray California (Refurbished) uses the Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap and the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz uses the Miyota 2070/2170.

Side by side

Helgray California (Refurbished)vsVario 1945 A-11S Solar 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

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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MSRP $218

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

California (Refurbished)42mm

1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm

Power Reserve

California (Refurbished)40h

1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h

Water Resistance

California (Refurbished)50m

1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m

MSRP

California (Refurbished)$179

1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap

Miyota 2070/2170

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$179

$218

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