Which is cheaper, the Mark Time Watches M 1.2 or the HELM Vanuatu?

At MSRP the HELM Vanuatu is the cheaper of the two at $285, against $345 for the Mark Time Watches M 1.2 — a $60 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Mark Time Watches M 1.2 or the HELM Vanuatu?

The HELM Vanuatu is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Mark Time Watches M 1.2.

What movement does the Mark Time Watches M 1.2 run compared to the HELM Vanuatu?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Mark Time Watches M 1.2 uses the Miyota 9039 and the HELM Vanuatu uses the Seiko Instruments NH35.

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Mark Time Watches M 1.2vsHELM Vanuatu

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Mark Time Watches M 1.2

m-1-2

MSRP $345

HELM Vanuatu

vanuatu

MSRP $285

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

M 1.242mm

Vanuatu42mm

Power Reserve

M 1.2—

Vanuatu40h

Water Resistance

M 1.2100m

Vanuatu300m

MSRP

M 1.2$345

Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

—

Black

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Seiko Instruments NH35

Power Reserve

—

40h

Jewels

Complications

None

Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$345

$285

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