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Atelier Wen Porcelain Odyssey — Hao ColorwaysvsHELM Vanuatu

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Porcelain Odyssey — Hao Colorways
Atelier WenPorcelain Odyssey — Hao Colorways
MSRP $6,100
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Porcelain Odyssey — Hao Colorways39mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Porcelain Odyssey — Hao Colorways40h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Porcelain Odyssey — Hao Colorways50m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Porcelain Odyssey — Hao Colorways$6,100
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
11.7mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Purple
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,100
$285

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What people say

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Atelier Wen Porcelain Odyssey — Hao Colorways

Atelier Wen Porcelain Odyssey — Hao Colorways is widely praised for its exceptional value, featuring a striking porcelain dial, heat-treated blued hands, and case finishing comparable to Swiss watches. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight the remarkable dial and handset, and the boutique-level execution. The Peacock SL3006 automatic movement operates at 4Hz with a two-day power reserve and has a distinct winding feel. Some find the 12mm thickness slightly disproportionate, and the push-pull crown can be stiff. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Atelier Wen Porcelain Odyssey — Hao Colorways highly for its impressive porcelain dial and finishing at its price point.

HELM Vanuatu

Owners widely praise the HELM Vanuatu for its exceptional comfort, with the titanium bracelet frequently cited as "uber-comfortable" and the watch itself being less overbearing on the wrist than comparable dive watches. Reviewers note its great bezel action and overall quality, with one owner finding the purchase satisfactory despite a nearly two-year wait. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its wearability and solid build at the price.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is consistently praised. The bracelet is noted as having significant rattle.

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