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anOrdain FabrikvsHELM Vanuatu

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

Fabrik
anOrdainFabrik
MSRP $1,810
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fabrik38mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Fabrik68h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Fabrik50m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Fabrik$1,810
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
11mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Fabrik
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
68h
40h
Jewels
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,810
$285

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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anOrdain Fabrik

Owners are divided on the anOrdain Fabrik, with some appreciating its value and German-made dial, while others feel it deviates from the brand's core identity. One owner praises the purple lacquer dial as a unique conversation starter. Some commenters find the 38mm size small for larger wrists, preferring a larger option. Overall, owners are split on the anOrdain Fabrik, with its value and dial design being points of appreciation and contention.

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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