Which is cheaper, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series?

At MSRP the Helgray California (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $350 for the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series — a $171 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) is rated to 50m versus 10m for the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series?

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Helgray California (Refurbished).

What movement does the Helgray California (Refurbished) run compared to the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) runs a quartz caliber (Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap), while the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series runs a automatic (4R36).

Side by side

Helgray California (Refurbished)vsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series

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

Helgray California (Refurbished)

california-refurbished

MSRP $179

Seiko 5 Sports SKX series

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MSRP $350

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

California (Refurbished)42mm

5 Sports SKX series38mm

Power Reserve

California (Refurbished)40h

5 Sports SKX series41h

Water Resistance

California (Refurbished)50m

5 Sports SKX series100m

MSRP

California (Refurbished)$179

5 Sports SKX series$350

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap

4R36

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$179

$350

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