Which is cheaper, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT?

At MSRP the Helgray California (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $895 for the Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT — a $716 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT?

The Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT wears larger at 42.5mm versus 42mm for the Helgray California (Refurbished) — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT?

The Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Helgray California (Refurbished).

Which has a longer power reserve, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT?

The Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Helgray California (Refurbished).

What movement does the Helgray California (Refurbished) run compared to the Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) runs a quartz caliber (Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap), while the Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT runs a automatic (SII NH36).

Side by side

Helgray California (Refurbished)vsTornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT

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

Helgray California (Refurbished)

california-refurbished

MSRP $179

Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT

tr-type-7b-blakjak-12-hr-gmt-dlc-bgw9

MSRP $895

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

California (Refurbished)42mm

Blakjak 12-hr GMT42.5mm

Power Reserve

California (Refurbished)40h

Blakjak 12-hr GMT42h

Water Resistance

California (Refurbished)50m

Blakjak 12-hr GMT200m

MSRP

California (Refurbished)$179

Blakjak 12-hr GMT$895

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Lume

None

Superluminova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap

SII NH36

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$179

$895

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