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Seiko 5 Sports SKX series MOONEYES Limited EditionvsHELM Vanuatu

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Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
5 Sports SKX series MOONEYES Limited Edition42.5mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
5 Sports SKX series MOONEYES Limited Edition41h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
5 Sports SKX series MOONEYES Limited Edition100m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
5 Sports SKX series MOONEYES Limited Edition$420
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
42.5mm
42mm
Thickness
13.4mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R36
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$285

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What people say

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Seiko 5 Sports SKX series MOONEYES Limited Edition

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series MOONEYES Limited Edition is praised for its bold, sporty design, featuring a vibrant yellow sunray dial and a unique acrylic bezel insert that evokes hot-rodding culture. Owners note the surprisingly wearable yellow color and the distinctive Mooneyes branding that stands out in person. The 42.5mm case is complemented by a short 46mm lug-to-lug distance, allowing for comfortable wear on smaller wrists. It is powered by the 4R36 automatic movement, offering a 41-hour power reserve, and comes with both a steel bracelet and a striped nylon strap. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series MOONEYES Limited Edition for its fun, retro aesthetic and comfortable wearability at an affordable price point.

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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