Which is cheaper, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon?

At MSRP the Helgray California (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $550 for the Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon — a $371 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon?

The Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon wears larger at 43mm versus 42mm for the Helgray California (Refurbished) — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon?

The Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Helgray California (Refurbished).

What movement does the Helgray California (Refurbished) run compared to the Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) runs a quartz caliber (Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap), while the Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon runs a automatic (SII NH35A).

Side by side

Helgray California (Refurbished)vsSpinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon

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

Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon

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MSRP $550

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

California (Refurbished)42mm

Tesei Forged Carbon43mm

Power Reserve

California (Refurbished)40h

Tesei Forged Carbon40h

Water Resistance

California (Refurbished)50m

Tesei Forged Carbon300m

MSRP

California (Refurbished)$179

Tesei Forged Carbon$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

White

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap

SII NH35A

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$179

$550

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