Which is cheaper, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Praesidus 38mm Automatic?

At MSRP the Helgray California (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $269 for the Praesidus 38mm Automatic — a $90 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Praesidus 38mm Automatic?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus 38mm Automatic — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Praesidus 38mm Automatic?

The Praesidus 38mm Automatic is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Helgray California (Refurbished).

What movement does the Helgray California (Refurbished) run compared to the Praesidus 38mm Automatic?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) runs a quartz caliber (Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap), while the Praesidus 38mm Automatic runs a automatic (Seiko NH35).

Side by side

Helgray California (Refurbished)vsPraesidus 38mm Automatic

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

Helgray California (Refurbished)

california-refurbished

MSRP $179

Praesidus 38mm Automatic

P-38-TR-MIC-DBRAG

MSRP $269

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

California (Refurbished)42mm

38mm Automatic38mm

Power Reserve

California (Refurbished)40h

38mm Automatic40h

Water Resistance

California (Refurbished)50m

38mm Automatic100m

MSRP

California (Refurbished)$179

38mm Automatic$269

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

38mm Automatic

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap

Seiko NH35

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$179

$269

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