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Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)vsTornek-Rayville Blakjak Time-elapse

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Skyfighter (Refurbished)
HelgraySkyfighter (Refurbished)
MSRP $199
Blakjak Time-elapse
Tornek-RayvilleBlakjak Time-elapse
MSRP $895

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skyfighter (Refurbished)42mm
Blakjak Time-elapse42.5mm
Power Reserve
Skyfighter (Refurbished)40h
Blakjak Time-elapse42h
Water Resistance
Skyfighter (Refurbished)50m
Blakjak Time-elapse200m
MSRP
Skyfighter (Refurbished)$199
Blakjak Time-elapse$895

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
42mm
42.5mm
Thickness
12mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
None
Superluminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Swiss-Made Ronda 5021.D Strap
SII NH36
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$199
$895

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What people say

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Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)

Owners widely praise the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished) for its handsome, sporty yet understated design, finding it versatile and good value at its price point. One owner notes the watch is in excellent condition with no marks on the case or crystal, and only minor scuffs on the caseback. However, the brand faces criticism for poor build quality, low-quality movements, and a lack of customer service. On balance, owners find the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished) to be a versatile and well-priced quartz chronograph, despite concerns about the brand's overall quality and service.

Tornek-Rayville Blakjak Time-elapse

The Tornek-Rayville Blakjak Time-elapse is a rugged, dive-capable field watch, an evolution of a 1990s military concept. It features a 42.5mm stainless steel case, a sapphire crystal, and a Seiko NH36 automatic movement with a 40-hour power reserve. The dial is busy but functional, and the watch features Super-LumiNova BGW9. On balance, reviewers note the Tornek-Rayville Blakjak Time-elapse is a modernized military watch with robust dive capabilities.

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