Which is cheaper, the Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Steel or the Helgray California (Refurbished)?

At MSRP the Helgray California (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $790 for the Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Steel — a $611 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Steel or the Helgray California (Refurbished)?

The Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Steel is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Helgray California (Refurbished).

Which has a longer power reserve, the Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Steel or the Helgray California (Refurbished)?

The Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Steel carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Helgray California (Refurbished).

What movement does the Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Steel run compared to the Helgray California (Refurbished)?

The Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Steel runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9039), while the Helgray California (Refurbished) runs a quartz (Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap).

Side by side

Gruppo Gamma Vanguard SteelvsHelgray California (Refurbished)

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

Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Steel

ag-10

MSRP $790

Helgray California (Refurbished)

california-refurbished

MSRP $179

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Vanguard Steel42mm

California (Refurbished)42mm

Power Reserve

Vanguard Steel42h

California (Refurbished)40h

Water Resistance

Vanguard Steel100m

California (Refurbished)50m

MSRP

Vanguard Steel$790

California (Refurbished)$179

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Forged Carbon

Black

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$790

$179

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