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Makydo Mystic BluevsHELM Vanuatu

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

Mystic Blue
MakydoMystic Blue
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Mystic Blue38mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Mystic Blue
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Mystic Blue50m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Mystic Blue
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
9mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
27mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Makydo Mystic Blue

Owners widely praise the Makydo Mystic Blue for its aesthetic appeal, impeccable finishing on the case and bracelet, and its sunburst dial. The 38mm size is noted to wear comfortably, closer to 39mm. Some owners report the clasp takes time to get used to for smooth operation.

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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