Which is cheaper, the Vaer Tactical Field (40mm Solar) or the Helgray California (Refurbished)?

At MSRP the Helgray California (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $349 for the Vaer Tactical Field (40mm Solar) — a $170 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Vaer Tactical Field (40mm Solar) or the Helgray California (Refurbished)?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 36mm for the Vaer Tactical Field (40mm Solar) — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Vaer Tactical Field (40mm Solar) or the Helgray California (Refurbished)?

The Vaer Tactical Field (40mm Solar) is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Helgray California (Refurbished).

What movement does the Vaer Tactical Field (40mm Solar) run compared to the Helgray California (Refurbished)?

The Vaer Tactical Field (40mm Solar) runs a solar caliber (Miyota 2035), while the Helgray California (Refurbished) runs a quartz (Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap).

Side by side

Vaer Tactical Field (40mm Solar)vsHelgray California (Refurbished)

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

Vaer Tactical Field (40mm Solar)

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MSRP $349

Helgray California (Refurbished)

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MSRP $179

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Tactical Field (40mm Solar)36mm

California (Refurbished)42mm

Power Reserve

Tactical Field (40mm Solar)40h

California (Refurbished)40h

Water Resistance

Tactical Field (40mm Solar)100m

California (Refurbished)50m

MSRP

Tactical Field (40mm Solar)$349

California (Refurbished)$179

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

40mm Solar

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 2035

Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap

Type

Solar

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$349

$179

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