Which is cheaper, the Cronos Explorer 39mm Diver (L6030) or the Helgray Poseidon Diver (Automatic)?

At MSRP the Cronos Explorer 39mm Diver (L6030) is the cheaper of the two at $195, against $249 for the Helgray Poseidon Diver (Automatic) — a $54 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Cronos Explorer 39mm Diver (L6030) or the Helgray Poseidon Diver (Automatic)?

The Helgray Poseidon Diver (Automatic) wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Cronos Explorer 39mm Diver (L6030) — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Cronos Explorer 39mm Diver (L6030) or the Helgray Poseidon Diver (Automatic)?

The Helgray Poseidon Diver (Automatic) is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Cronos Explorer 39mm Diver (L6030).

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Cronos Explorer 39mm Diver (L6030)vsHelgray Poseidon Diver (Automatic)

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Cronos Explorer 39mm Diver (L6030)

L6030

MSRP $195

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Helgray Poseidon Diver (Automatic)

MSRP $249

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Explorer 39mm Diver (L6030)39mm

Poseidon Diver (Automatic)40mm

Power Reserve

Explorer 39mm Diver (L6030)—

Poseidon Diver (Automatic)—

Water Resistance

Explorer 39mm Diver (L6030)100m

Poseidon Diver (Automatic)300m

MSRP

Explorer 39mm Diver (L6030)$195

Poseidon Diver (Automatic)$249

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Crystal

—

Sapphire

Movement

2 specs

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$195

$249

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