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Magrette Moana Pacific Diver IIvsHELM Vanuatu

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Moana Pacific Diver II
MagretteMoana Pacific Diver II
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Moana Pacific Diver II44mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Moana Pacific Diver II
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Moana Pacific Diver II500m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Moana Pacific Diver II
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
24mm
22mm
Water Resistance
500m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Lume
SuperLuminova
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
STP1-11
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285

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What people say

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Magrette Moana Pacific Diver II

Owners widely praise the Magrette Moana Pacific Diver II for its robust build and value, citing the scratch-resistant sapphire box crystal and engraved ceramic bezel as notable features. The watch is equipped with an STP1-11 automatic movement and offers 500M water resistance, complemented by a large signed screw-down crown. On balance, owners rate the Magrette Moana Pacific Diver II highly for its perceived quality and the brand's narrative.

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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