Which is cheaper, the Borealis Watch Co. Sea Storm MK2 or the Helgray California (Refurbished)?

At MSRP the Helgray California (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $475 for the Borealis Watch Co. Sea Storm MK2 — a $296 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Borealis Watch Co. Sea Storm MK2 or the Helgray California (Refurbished)?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 41.50mm for the Borealis Watch Co. Sea Storm MK2 — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Borealis Watch Co. Sea Storm MK2 or the Helgray California (Refurbished)?

The Borealis Watch Co. Sea Storm MK2 is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Helgray California (Refurbished).

What movement does the Borealis Watch Co. Sea Storm MK2 run compared to the Helgray California (Refurbished)?

The Borealis Watch Co. Sea Storm MK2 runs a automatic caliber (NH38), while the Helgray California (Refurbished) runs a quartz (Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap).

Side by side

Borealis Watch Co. Sea Storm MK2vsHelgray California (Refurbished)

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

Borealis Watch Co.Sea Storm MK2

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MSRP $475

Helgray California (Refurbished)

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MSRP $179

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Sea Storm MK241.50mm

California (Refurbished)42mm

Power Reserve

Sea Storm MK240h

California (Refurbished)40h

Water Resistance

Sea Storm MK2300m

California (Refurbished)50m

MSRP

Sea Storm MK2$475

California (Refurbished)$179

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Lume

BGW9

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

NH38

Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$475

$179

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