Which is cheaper, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Nezumi Studios Baleine?

At MSRP the Helgray California (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $821 for the Nezumi Studios Baleine — a $642 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Nezumi Studios Baleine?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Nezumi Studios Baleine — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Nezumi Studios Baleine?

The Nezumi Studios Baleine is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Helgray California (Refurbished).

Which has a longer power reserve, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Nezumi Studios Baleine?

The Nezumi Studios Baleine carries a 42h-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Helgray California (Refurbished).

What movement does the Helgray California (Refurbished) run compared to the Nezumi Studios Baleine?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) runs a quartz caliber (Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap), while the Nezumi Studios Baleine runs a automatic (Miyota 9039).

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Helgray California (Refurbished)vsNezumi Studios Baleine

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Helgray California (Refurbished)

california-refurbished

MSRP $179

Nezumi Studios Baleine

baleine-ref-ba4-102

MSRP $821

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

California (Refurbished)42mm

Baleine40mm

Power Reserve

California (Refurbished)40h

Baleine42hh

Water Resistance

California (Refurbished)50m

Baleine200m

MSRP

California (Refurbished)$179

Baleine$821

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap

Miyota 9039

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

42hh

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$179

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