Which is cheaper, the Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ or the HELM Vanuatu?

At MSRP the HELM Vanuatu is the cheaper of the two at $285, against $600 for the Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ — a $315 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ or the HELM Vanuatu?

The HELM Vanuatu wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ or the HELM Vanuatu?

The HELM Vanuatu is rated to 300m versus 30m for the Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ or the HELM Vanuatu?

The HELM Vanuatu carries a 40-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ.

What movement does the Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ run compared to the HELM Vanuatu?

The Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ runs a quartz caliber (Swiss High-Torque Quartz), while the HELM Vanuatu runs a automatic (Seiko Instruments NH35).

Side by side

Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQvsHELM Vanuatu

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

Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ

41mm-jeep®-willys-ssgpq

MSRP $600

HELM Vanuatu

vanuatu

MSRP $285

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Jeep Willys SSGPQ41mm

Vanuatu42mm

Power Reserve

Jeep Willys SSGPQ40h

Vanuatu40h

Water Resistance

Jeep Willys SSGPQ30m

Vanuatu300m

MSRP

Jeep Willys SSGPQ$600

Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Swiss High-Torque Quartz

Seiko Instruments NH35

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Complications

None

Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$600

$285

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ

The Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ is a vintage-inspired sports watch with a handsome dial honoring military heritage and a unique case shape. It features a 41mm stainless steel case with a matte parkerized finish, a sapphire crystal, and a MaraGlo luminous dial, powered by an ETA F06.402 quartz movement. Reviewers note that its longer lugs may extend past smaller wrists and the included leather strap is fragile. The Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ is available for $500 to $650 USD. On balance, reviewers find the Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ to be a good value, particularly for vintage Jeep enthusiasts, due to its design and heritage-inspired dial.

From video reviewers

The 41mm case size is a shared strength. Reviewers noted the bracelet clasp lacks micro-adjustments.

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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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