Which is cheaper, the Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano or the Helgray California (Refurbished)?

At MSRP the Helgray California (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $350 for the Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano — a $171 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano or the Helgray California (Refurbished)?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 39mm for the Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano or the Helgray California (Refurbished)?

The Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Helgray California (Refurbished).

Which has a longer power reserve, the Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano or the Helgray California (Refurbished)?

The Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano carries a 60-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Helgray California (Refurbished).

What movement does the Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano run compared to the Helgray California (Refurbished)?

The Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 8315), while the Helgray California (Refurbished) runs a quartz (Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap).

Side by side

Borealis Watch Co. LusitanovsHelgray California (Refurbished)

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

Borealis Watch Co.Lusitano

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MSRP $350

Helgray California (Refurbished)

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MSRP $179

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Lusitano39mm

California (Refurbished)42mm

Power Reserve

Lusitano60h

California (Refurbished)40h

Water Resistance

Lusitano100m

California (Refurbished)50m

MSRP

Lusitano$350

California (Refurbished)$179

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

39mm

42mm

Thickness

12.60mm

12mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

46mm

Water Resistance

100m

50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Lume

Yes

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 8315

Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

60h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$350

$179

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