Which is cheaper, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary?

At MSRP the Helgray California (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $449 for the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary — a $270 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary?

The Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Helgray California (Refurbished).

What movement does the Helgray California (Refurbished) run compared to the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) runs a quartz caliber (Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap), while the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary runs a automatic (Seiko NH35A).

Side by side

Helgray California (Refurbished)vsBoldr Merlion 50th Anniversary

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

Helgray California (Refurbished)

california-refurbished

MSRP $179

Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary

merlion-50th-anniversary

MSRP $449

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

California (Refurbished)42mm

Merlion 50th Anniversary40mm

Power Reserve

California (Refurbished)40h

Merlion 50th Anniversary40h

Water Resistance

California (Refurbished)50m

Merlion 50th Anniversary200m

MSRP

California (Refurbished)$179

Merlion 50th Anniversary$449

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Black

Merlion 50th Anniversary

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap

Seiko NH35A

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$179

$449

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