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Sternglas Naos GroßdatumvsHELM Vanuatu

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

Naos Großdatum
SternglasNaos Großdatum
MSRP $323
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos Großdatum38mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Naos Großdatum
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Naos Großdatum50m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Naos Großdatum$323
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
10mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko VJ76
Seiko Instruments NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$323
$285

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Sternglas Naos Großdatum

The Sternglas Naos Großdatum is praised for its Bauhaus aesthetic and value, with one owner finding it an affordable alternative to other designs. However, some owners report it feels underwhelming and cheap, with a printed-on face, small font, and toy-like hands, and find the strap to be of poor quality. The watch features a 38mm stainless steel case, an Alabaster dial with beige LumiNova, and a Seiko TMI VJ76 quartz movement rated for -20/+20 seconds per month. On balance, owners and reviewers are divided, with the primary point of contention being the perceived quality and aesthetic execution of the Sternglas Naos Großdatum.

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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