Which is cheaper, the Duckworth Prestex Bolton Automatic or the HELM Vanuatu?

At MSRP the HELM Vanuatu is the cheaper of the two at $285, against $776 for the Duckworth Prestex Bolton Automatic — a $491 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Duckworth Prestex Bolton Automatic or the HELM Vanuatu?

The HELM Vanuatu wears larger at 42mm versus 39mm for the Duckworth Prestex Bolton Automatic — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Duckworth Prestex Bolton Automatic or the HELM Vanuatu?

The HELM Vanuatu is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Duckworth Prestex Bolton Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Duckworth Prestex Bolton Automatic or the HELM Vanuatu?

The HELM Vanuatu carries a 40-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Duckworth Prestex Bolton Automatic.

What movement does the Duckworth Prestex Bolton Automatic run compared to the HELM Vanuatu?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Duckworth Prestex Bolton Automatic uses the Miyota 82S5 and the HELM Vanuatu uses the Seiko Instruments NH35.

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