Which is cheaper, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Seiko Essentials Tank (Ladies)?

At MSRP the Helgray California (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $365 for the Seiko Essentials Tank (Ladies) — a $186 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Seiko Essentials Tank (Ladies)?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 26mm for the Seiko Essentials Tank (Ladies) — a 16mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Seiko Essentials Tank (Ladies)?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) is rated to 50m versus 5m for the Seiko Essentials Tank (Ladies).

What movement does the Helgray California (Refurbished) run compared to the Seiko Essentials Tank (Ladies)?

Both watches run quartz movements — the Helgray California (Refurbished) uses the Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap and the Seiko Essentials Tank (Ladies) uses the 4N30.

Side by side

Helgray California (Refurbished)vsSeiko Essentials Tank (Ladies)

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

Helgray California (Refurbished)

california-refurbished

MSRP $179

Seiko Essentials Tank (Ladies)

swr078

MSRP $365

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

California (Refurbished)42mm

Essentials Tank (Ladies)26mm

Power Reserve

California (Refurbished)40h

Essentials Tank (Ladies)40h

Water Resistance

California (Refurbished)50m

Essentials Tank (Ladies)50m

MSRP

California (Refurbished)$179

Essentials Tank (Ladies)$365

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

42mm

26mm

Thickness

12mm

6.4mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

34.8mm

Lug Width

20mm

15mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap

4N30

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$179

$365

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