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Orient Multi-Year CalendarvsHELM Vanuatu

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Multi-Year Calendar
OrientMulti-Year Calendar
MSRP $325
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Multi-Year Calendar43.5mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Multi-Year Calendar40h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Multi-Year Calendar50m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Multi-Year Calendar$325
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
43.5mm
42mm
Thickness
11.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.2mm
50mm
Water Resistance
50m
300m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Champagne
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
F6D22
Seiko Instruments NH35
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
22
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$325
$285

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What people say

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Orient Multi-Year Calendar

Owners report the Orient Multi-Year Calendar features a complex analog display for tracking days and dates across multiple years, housed in a 45mm stainless steel case with 100m water resistance. Some owners view the watch as a visually appealing novelty, noting that manual adjustment is required for months and that the older 20-year calendar version is difficult to find. One owner observed only light signs of wear on their watch, with minor desk rash on the buckle visible only under magnification. On balance, owners appreciate the unique calendar complication as a visually appealing novelty.

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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