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Phoibos Depth Hunter DlcvsHELM Vanuatu Titanium

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Depth Hunter Dlc
PhoibosDepth Hunter Dlc
MSRP $500
Vanuatu Titanium
HELMVanuatu Titanium
MSRP $350

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Depth Hunter Dlc40mm
Vanuatu Titanium42mm
Power Reserve
Depth Hunter Dlc40h
Vanuatu Titanium40h
Water Resistance
Depth Hunter Dlc300m
Vanuatu Titanium300m
MSRP
Depth Hunter Dlc$500
Vanuatu Titanium$350

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
11mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$500
$350

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What people say

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Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc for its surprisingly slim 300m diver profile and unique, summery aesthetic. Some owners note a mismatch between the case and dial, find the hands resemble popsicles, and consider the lume disappointing. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc highly for its slim case and fresh, summery design at the price.

HELM Vanuatu Titanium

The HELM Vanuatu Titanium is widely praised by owners for its lightweight titanium construction, brushed gunmetal finish, simple design, legible hands and markers, and excellent lume, offering significant value at $300. Owners note the watch looks good in person and express enthusiasm for their existing Vanuatu Ti models. Some owners wish for Miyota 9x movements in place of the NH series. The unhardened titanium scratches easily, and the 42mm case may be too large for smaller wrists. A significant drawback is the long waiting list. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu Titanium highly for its lightweight titanium build and excellent lume at the price point.

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