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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited EditionvsHELM Vanuatu

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Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition39.5mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition72h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition200m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition$1,150
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Yes
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R55
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,150
$285

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What people say

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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition is praised for its vintage racing concept, applied markers, and dial that shifts from cream to silver with orange accents. Owners appreciate the Datsun logo, dual crowns, and internal countdown bezel, with some noting Seiko's finishing is top-notch. However, some find the dial text cluttered, particularly "automatic 3 days," and consider the price point too high. The watch features a 42mm black-coated stainless steel case, an external tachymeter bezel, and Seiko's 8R48 automatic chronograph movement with a 45-hour power reserve. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition well for its unique vintage concept and quality finishing, though price remains a point of contention for some.

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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