Which is cheaper, the Seiko Astron or the Helgray Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished)?

At MSRP the Helgray Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $149, against $3,100 for the Seiko Astron — a $2,951 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Astron or the Helgray Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished)?

The Helgray Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished) wears larger at 45mm versus 44.1mm for the Seiko Astron — a 0.9mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Astron or the Helgray Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished)?

The Helgray Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished) is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Seiko Astron.

What movement does the Seiko Astron run compared to the Helgray Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished)?

The Seiko Astron runs a quartz caliber (5X83), while the Helgray Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished) runs a automatic (Miyota FS16 Warranty).

Side by side

Seiko AstronvsHelgray Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished)

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

Seiko Astron

ssh175j1

MSRP $3,100

Helgray Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished)

vigilante-quartz-classic-black

MSRP $149

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Astron44.1mm

Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished)45mm

Power Reserve

Astron40h

Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished)40h

Water Resistance

Astron100m

Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished)100m

MSRP

Astron$3,100

Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished)$149

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

44.1mm

45mm

Thickness

14.4mm

12mm

Lug-to-Lug

50mm

46mm

Lug Width

14mm

20mm

Material

Titanium

Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Curved

Flat

AR Coating

Super-clear coating

Inner

Lume

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

5X83

Miyota FS16 Warranty

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,100

$149

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