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Boldr Odyssey BronzevsHELM Vanuatu

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

Odyssey Bronze
BoldrOdyssey Bronze
MSRP $649
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Odyssey Bronze45.5mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Odyssey Bronze40h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Odyssey Bronze500m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Odyssey Bronze$649
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
45.5mm
42mm
Thickness
16.8mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
50mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
500m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Auburn
Black

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$649
$285

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Boldr Odyssey Bronze

The Boldr Odyssey Bronze is widely praised for its robust, ship-like aesthetic and substantial feel, with its meteorite dial and OEM Horween strap highlighted as unique features. Owners feel the style, fit, finish, and specifications compensate for criticisms regarding the movements used at its price point. On balance, owners rate the Boldr Odyssey Bronze highly for its distinctive aesthetic and quality finishing.

From video reviewers

The 500m water resistance and Lumicast lume are standout features. The 45mm+ case size is a drawback for some wrists.

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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