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Spinnaker Tesei Bronze SwissvsHELM Vanuatu

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Tesei Bronze Swiss
SpinnakerTesei Bronze Swiss
MSRP $850
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tesei Bronze Swiss43mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Tesei Bronze Swiss40h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Tesei Bronze Swiss300m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Tesei Bronze Swiss$850
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
16mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
50mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Green
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$850
$285

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss

Owners praise the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss for its incredible macro-level detail and sharp design, noting its bronze case, ceramic bezel, and wave dial. The inclusion of a Sellita SW200 Swiss movement is highlighted. One owner expressed a desire for a smaller 39-40mm variant, stating it would be their ultimate bronze diver if such a size were offered. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss highly for its detailed finishing and bronze diver aesthetic.

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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