Which is cheaper, the Sternglas Berlin Automatik or the Helgray California (Refurbished)?

At MSRP the Helgray California (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $485 for the Sternglas Berlin Automatik — a $306 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Sternglas Berlin Automatik or the Helgray California (Refurbished)?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Sternglas Berlin Automatik — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Sternglas Berlin Automatik or the Helgray California (Refurbished)?

The Sternglas Berlin Automatik carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Helgray California (Refurbished).

What movement does the Sternglas Berlin Automatik run compared to the Helgray California (Refurbished)?

The Sternglas Berlin Automatik runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 8215), while the Helgray California (Refurbished) runs a quartz (Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap).

Side by side

Sternglas Berlin AutomatikvsHelgray California (Refurbished)

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

Sternglas Berlin Automatik

berlin-automatik-kupferbeige

MSRP $485

Helgray California (Refurbished)

california-refurbished

MSRP $179

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Berlin Automatik38mm

California (Refurbished)42mm

Power Reserve

Berlin Automatik42h

California (Refurbished)40h

Water Resistance

Berlin Automatik50m

California (Refurbished)50m

MSRP

Berlin Automatik$485

California (Refurbished)$179

Full specifications

Case

2 specs

Diameter

38mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

43mm

46mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Black

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Miyota 8215

Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$485

$179

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