Which is cheaper, the Bremont Broadsword or the HELM Vanuatu Titanium?

At MSRP the HELM Vanuatu Titanium is the cheaper of the two at $350, against $3,850 for the Bremont Broadsword — a $3,500 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Broadsword or the HELM Vanuatu Titanium?

The HELM Vanuatu Titanium wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Bremont Broadsword — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont Broadsword or the HELM Vanuatu Titanium?

The HELM Vanuatu Titanium is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Bremont Broadsword.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont Broadsword or the HELM Vanuatu Titanium?

The HELM Vanuatu Titanium carries a 40-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Bremont Broadsword.

What movement does the Bremont Broadsword run compared to the HELM Vanuatu Titanium?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Broadsword uses the BE-95-2AV and the HELM Vanuatu Titanium uses the Seiko Instruments NH35.

Side by side

Bremont BroadswordvsHELM Vanuatu Titanium

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

Bremont Broadsword

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MSRP $3,850

HELM Vanuatu Titanium

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MSRP $350

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Broadsword40mm

Vanuatu Titanium42mm

Power Reserve

Broadsword40h

Vanuatu Titanium40h

Water Resistance

Broadsword100m

Vanuatu Titanium300m

MSRP

Broadsword$3,850

Vanuatu Titanium$350

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Bronze

Black

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

BE-95-2AV

Seiko Instruments NH35

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Complications

None

Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,850

$350

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Bremont Broadsword

Owners widely praise the Bremont Broadsword for its versatile GADA (go anywhere, do anything) capability, noting it pairs well with various straps and can be dressed up or down. One owner highlights the impressive build quality and finishing, while another specifically commends the sandwich dial. A few marks from strap changes were noted by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Bremont Broadsword highly for its versatility and build quality.

From video reviewers

The bead-blasted 40mm steel case finishing is a consistent strength. No shared weaknesses were identified. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

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HELM Vanuatu Titanium

The HELM Vanuatu Titanium is widely praised by owners for its lightweight titanium construction, brushed gunmetal finish, simple design, legible hands and markers, and excellent lume, offering significant value at $300. Owners note the watch looks good in person and express enthusiasm for their existing Vanuatu Ti models. Some owners wish for Miyota 9x movements in place of the NH series. The unhardened titanium scratches easily, and the 42mm case may be too large for smaller wrists. A significant drawback is the long waiting list. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu Titanium highly for its lightweight titanium build and excellent lume at the price point.

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