Which is cheaper, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Cincinnati Watch Company Sugar Skull #1?

At MSRP the Helgray California (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $1,995 for the Cincinnati Watch Company Sugar Skull #1 — a $1,816 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Cincinnati Watch Company Sugar Skull #1?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Cincinnati Watch Company Sugar Skull #1 — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Cincinnati Watch Company Sugar Skull #1?

The Cincinnati Watch Company Sugar Skull #1 is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Helgray California (Refurbished).

Which has a longer power reserve, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Cincinnati Watch Company Sugar Skull #1?

The Cincinnati Watch Company Sugar Skull #1 carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Helgray California (Refurbished).

What movement does the Helgray California (Refurbished) run compared to the Cincinnati Watch Company Sugar Skull #1?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) runs a quartz caliber (Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap), while the Cincinnati Watch Company Sugar Skull #1 runs a manual (Sellita SW210-1).

Side by side

Helgray California (Refurbished)vsCincinnati Watch Company Sugar Skull #1

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

Cincinnati Watch Company Sugar Skull #1

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MSRP $1,995

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

California (Refurbished)42mm

Sugar Skull #138mm

Power Reserve

California (Refurbished)40h

Sugar Skull #145h

Water Resistance

California (Refurbished)50m

Sugar Skull #1100m

MSRP

California (Refurbished)$179

Sugar Skull #1$1,995

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Diameter

42mm

38mm

Thickness

12mm

10.2mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

46.5mm

Material

Stainless Steel

316L Stainless Steel

Finish

Brushed and polished

—

Water Resistance

50m

100m

Caseback

Solid

—

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Domed

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Dial Color

Black

Silver

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap

Sellita SW210-1

Type

Quartz

Manual

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

40h

45h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$179

$1,995

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