Which is cheaper, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz?

At MSRP the Helgray California (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $239 for the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz — a $60 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 39mm for the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz?

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is rated to 150m versus 50m for the Helgray California (Refurbished).

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Helgray California (Refurbished)vsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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

Helgray California (Refurbished)

california-refurbished

MSRP $179

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

ds2-meridian-black-quartz-39mm

MSRP $239

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

California (Refurbished)42mm

DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm

Power Reserve

California (Refurbished)40h

DS2 Meridian Quartz40h

Water Resistance

California (Refurbished)50m

DS2 Meridian Quartz150m

MSRP

California (Refurbished)$179

DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap

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Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$179

$239

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