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Redux Zero-HourvsHELM Vanuatu

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Zero-Hour
ReduxZero-Hour
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Zero-Hour39mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Zero-Hour41h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Zero-Hour200m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Zero-Hour
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
13.7mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Redux Zero-Hour

Owners widely praise the Redux Courg Type 39MM for its robust, no-nonsense design and good overall quality, with a reliable Seiko NH53A movement keeping time well. The titanium case and crystal have shown scratch resistance, and the bezel action is described as tight by some. Reviewers note the proprietary RDXB1 or blue lume glows brilliantly, though briefly. Some owners flag the crown stem as flimsy and the unidirectional bezel as having some play. Overall, owners rate the Redux Courg Type 39MM highly for its functional tool-watch design and durable titanium construction.

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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