Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2 or the Helgray California (Refurbished)?

At MSRP the Helgray California (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $1,149 for the Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2 — a $970 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2 or the Helgray California (Refurbished)?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2 or the Helgray California (Refurbished)?

The Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2 is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Helgray California (Refurbished).

What movement does the Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2 run compared to the Helgray California (Refurbished)?

The Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2 runs a automatic caliber (La Joux-Perret G100), while the Helgray California (Refurbished) runs a quartz (Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap).

Side by side

Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2vsHelgray California (Refurbished)

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

Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2

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MSRP $1,149

Helgray California (Refurbished)

california-refurbished

MSRP $179

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Sea Ranger M240mm

California (Refurbished)42mm

Power Reserve

Sea Ranger M240h

California (Refurbished)40h

Water Resistance

Sea Ranger M2300m

California (Refurbished)50m

MSRP

Sea Ranger M2$1,149

California (Refurbished)$179

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Tobacco

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

La Joux-Perret G100

Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,149

$179

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