Which is cheaper, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Fortis Marinemaster M-44?

At MSRP the Helgray California (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $5,120 for the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 — a $4,941 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Fortis Marinemaster M-44?

The Fortis Marinemaster M-44 wears larger at 44mm versus 42mm for the Helgray California (Refurbished) — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Fortis Marinemaster M-44?

The Fortis Marinemaster M-44 is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Helgray California (Refurbished).

Which has a longer power reserve, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Fortis Marinemaster M-44?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Fortis Marinemaster M-44.

What movement does the Helgray California (Refurbished) run compared to the Fortis Marinemaster M-44?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) runs a quartz caliber (Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap), while the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 runs a automatic (Sellita SW220-1).

Side by side

Helgray California (Refurbished)vsFortis Marinemaster M-44

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

Helgray California (Refurbished)

california-refurbished

MSRP $179

Fortis Marinemaster M-44

M-44

MSRP $5,120

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

California (Refurbished)42mm

Marinemaster M-4444mm

Power Reserve

California (Refurbished)40h

Marinemaster M-4438h

Water Resistance

California (Refurbished)50m

Marinemaster M-44300m

MSRP

California (Refurbished)$179

Marinemaster M-44$5,120

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

Orange

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap

Sellita SW220-1

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

38h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$179

$5,120

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