Which is cheaper, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Makara Watches M3-CHR Lizard?

At MSRP the Makara Watches M3-CHR Lizard is the cheaper of the two at $100, against $179 for the Helgray California (Refurbished) — a $79 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Makara Watches M3-CHR Lizard?

The Makara Watches M3-CHR Lizard is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Helgray California (Refurbished).

What movement does the Helgray California (Refurbished) run compared to the Makara Watches M3-CHR Lizard?

Both watches run quartz movements — the Helgray California (Refurbished) uses the Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap and the Makara Watches M3-CHR Lizard uses the Miyota 6S21.

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Helgray California (Refurbished)vsMakara Watches M3-CHR Lizard

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Helgray California (Refurbished)

california-refurbished

MSRP $179

Makara Watches M3-CHR Lizard

m3-chr-lizard

MSRP $100

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At a glance

5 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

California (Refurbished)42mm

M3-CHR Lizard42mm

Power Reserve

California (Refurbished)40h

M3-CHR Lizard40h

Water Resistance

California (Refurbished)50m

M3-CHR Lizard100m

MSRP

California (Refurbished)$179

M3-CHR Lizard$100

Full specifications

Case

2 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

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Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap

Miyota 6S21

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$179

$100

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