Which is cheaper, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz?

At MSRP the Helgray California (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $1,450 for the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz — a $1,271 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 36mm for the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz?

The Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Helgray California (Refurbished).

What movement does the Helgray California (Refurbished) run compared to the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz?

Both watches run quartz movements — the Helgray California (Refurbished) uses the Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap and the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz uses the Swiss High-Torque Quartz.

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Helgray California (Refurbished)vsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

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

Helgray California (Refurbished)

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MSRP $179

Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

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MSRP $1,450

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

California (Refurbished)42mm

MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm

Power Reserve

California (Refurbished)40h

MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h

Water Resistance

California (Refurbished)50m

MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m

MSRP

California (Refurbished)$179

MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap

Swiss High-Torque Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$179

$1,450

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