Which is cheaper, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC?

At MSRP the Helgray California (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $2,350 for the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC — a $2,171 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC?

The Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Helgray California (Refurbished).

What movement does the Helgray California (Refurbished) run compared to the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) runs a quartz caliber (Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap), while the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC runs a automatic (L888.5).

Side by side

Helgray California (Refurbished)vsLongines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

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

Helgray California (Refurbished)

california-refurbished

MSRP $179

Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

L4.984.3.20.7

MSRP $2,350

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

California (Refurbished)42mm

FLAGSHIP CLASSIC40mm

Power Reserve

California (Refurbished)40h

FLAGSHIP CLASSIC72h

Water Resistance

California (Refurbished)50m

FLAGSHIP CLASSIC30m

MSRP

California (Refurbished)$179

FLAGSHIP CLASSIC$2,350

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Diameter

42mm

40mm

Thickness

12mm

8.7mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

47mm

Lug Width

20mm

21mm

Finish

Brushed and polished

—

Water Resistance

50m

30m

Caseback

Solid

—

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Black

Silver

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap

L888.5

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$179

$2,350

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