Which is cheaper, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Praesidus A-11 Origin?

At MSRP the Helgray California (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $195 for the Praesidus A-11 Origin — a $16 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Praesidus A-11 Origin?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Praesidus A-11 Origin — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Praesidus A-11 Origin?

The Praesidus A-11 Origin is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Helgray California (Refurbished).

What movement does the Helgray California (Refurbished) run compared to the Praesidus A-11 Origin?

Both watches run quartz movements — the Helgray California (Refurbished) uses the Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap and the Praesidus A-11 Origin uses the Ronda 763.

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Helgray California (Refurbished)vsPraesidus A-11 Origin

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

Helgray California (Refurbished)

california-refurbished

MSRP $179

Praesidus A-11 Origin

P-40-MB-GRK1

MSRP $195

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

California (Refurbished)42mm

A-11 Origin40mm

Power Reserve

California (Refurbished)40h

A-11 Origin40h

Water Resistance

California (Refurbished)50m

A-11 Origin100m

MSRP

California (Refurbished)$179

A-11 Origin$195

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap

Ronda 763

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$179

$195

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