Which is cheaper, the Farr + Swit Vice or the HELM Vanuatu?

At MSRP the HELM Vanuatu is the cheaper of the two at $285, against $729 for the Farr + Swit Vice — a $444 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Farr + Swit Vice or the HELM Vanuatu?

The HELM Vanuatu wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Farr + Swit Vice — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Farr + Swit Vice or the HELM Vanuatu?

The Farr + Swit Vice carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the HELM Vanuatu.

What movement does the Farr + Swit Vice run compared to the HELM Vanuatu?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Farr + Swit Vice uses the Miyota 9015 and the HELM Vanuatu uses the Seiko Instruments NH35.

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Farr + Swit Vice

MSRP $729

HELM Vanuatu

vanuatu

MSRP $285

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Vice40mm

Vanuatu42mm

Power Reserve

Vice42h

Vanuatu40h

Water Resistance

Vice300m

Vanuatu300m

MSRP

Vice$729

Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

—

Black

Lume

C3 Green Grade X EF, C9 Teal Grade X

Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Seiko Instruments NH35

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Jewels

Complications

None

Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$729

$285

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