Which is cheaper, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Traska Freediver Arctic?

At MSRP the Helgray California (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $735 for the Traska Freediver Arctic — a $556 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Traska Freediver Arctic?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Traska Freediver Arctic — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Traska Freediver Arctic?

The Traska Freediver Arctic is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Helgray California (Refurbished).

Which has a longer power reserve, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Traska Freediver Arctic?

The Traska Freediver Arctic carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Helgray California (Refurbished).

What movement does the Helgray California (Refurbished) run compared to the Traska Freediver Arctic?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) runs a quartz caliber (Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap), while the Traska Freediver Arctic runs a automatic (9039).

Side by side

Helgray California (Refurbished)vsTraska Freediver Arctic

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

Helgray California (Refurbished)

california-refurbished

MSRP $179

Traska Freediver Arctic

FRD-WHT-NDT-V7

MSRP $735

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

California (Refurbished)42mm

Freediver Arctic40mm

Power Reserve

California (Refurbished)40h

Freediver Arctic42h

Water Resistance

California (Refurbished)50m

Freediver Arctic200m

MSRP

California (Refurbished)$179

Freediver Arctic$735

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Dial Color

Black

White

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap

9039

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Jewels

Complications

None

Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$179

$735

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