Which is cheaper, the Oblvlo DM Skeleton Dive or the HELM Vanuatu?

At MSRP the Oblvlo DM Skeleton Dive is the cheaper of the two at $194, against $285 for the HELM Vanuatu — a $91 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Oblvlo DM Skeleton Dive or the HELM Vanuatu?

The HELM Vanuatu wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Oblvlo DM Skeleton Dive — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Oblvlo DM Skeleton Dive or the HELM Vanuatu?

The HELM Vanuatu is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Oblvlo DM Skeleton Dive.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Oblvlo DM Skeleton Dive or the HELM Vanuatu?

The Oblvlo DM Skeleton Dive carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the HELM Vanuatu.

What movement does the Oblvlo DM Skeleton Dive run compared to the HELM Vanuatu?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Oblvlo DM Skeleton Dive uses the Miyota 8215 and the HELM Vanuatu uses the Seiko Instruments NH35.

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Oblvlo DM Skeleton DivevsHELM Vanuatu

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

Oblvlo DM Skeleton Dive

DM-SIM

MSRP $194

HELM Vanuatu

vanuatu

MSRP $285

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

DM Skeleton Dive40mm

Vanuatu42mm

Power Reserve

DM Skeleton Dive42h

Vanuatu40h

Water Resistance

DM Skeleton Dive200m

Vanuatu300m

MSRP

DM Skeleton Dive$194

Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

40mm

42mm

Thickness

12mm

14mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

50mm

Lug Width

20mm

22mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Miyota 8215

Seiko Instruments NH35

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Jewels

Complications

None

Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$194

$285

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