Which is cheaper, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Fears Brunswick (Anthracite)?

At MSRP the Helgray California (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $26,670 for the Fears Brunswick (Anthracite) — a $26,491 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Fears Brunswick (Anthracite)?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Fears Brunswick (Anthracite) — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Fears Brunswick (Anthracite)?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Fears Brunswick (Anthracite).

What movement does the Helgray California (Refurbished) run compared to the Fears Brunswick (Anthracite)?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) runs a quartz caliber (Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap), while the Fears Brunswick (Anthracite) runs a manual (LJP D100).

Side by side

Helgray California (Refurbished)vsFears Brunswick (Anthracite)

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

Helgray California (Refurbished)

california-refurbished

MSRP $179

Fears Brunswick (Anthracite)

BS23802.001

MSRP $26,670

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

California (Refurbished)42mm

Brunswick (Anthracite)38mm

Power Reserve

California (Refurbished)40h

Brunswick (Anthracite)40h

Water Resistance

California (Refurbished)50m

Brunswick (Anthracite)30m

MSRP

California (Refurbished)$179

Brunswick (Anthracite)$26,670

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

42mm

38mm

Thickness

12mm

12.12mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

42mm

Material

Stainless Steel

Platinum

Water Resistance

50m

30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

Anthracite

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap

LJP D100

Type

Quartz

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$179

$26,670

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