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Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special EditionvsHELM Vanuatu Titanium

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Vanuatu Titanium
HELMVanuatu Titanium
MSRP $350

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition42.5mm
Vanuatu Titanium42mm
Power Reserve
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition41h
Vanuatu Titanium40h
Water Resistance
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition100m
Vanuatu Titanium300m
MSRP
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition$375
Vanuatu Titanium$350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
42.5mm
42mm
Thickness
13.4mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
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
$375
$350

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What people say

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Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition is praised for its faithful homage to the iconic SKX design, with owners appreciating its aesthetics. Some find the specifications are considered inferior to alternatives, and one enthusiast suggests removing "AUTOMATIC" from the dial. Accuracy figures reported by owners range from -5 to -8 seconds per day. Overall, owners view the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition positively for its iconic design and value as a homage piece.

HELM Vanuatu Titanium

The HELM Vanuatu Titanium is widely praised by owners for its lightweight titanium construction, brushed gunmetal finish, simple design, legible hands and markers, and excellent lume, offering significant value at $300. Owners note the watch looks good in person and express enthusiasm for their existing Vanuatu Ti models. Some owners wish for Miyota 9x movements in place of the NH series. The unhardened titanium scratches easily, and the 42mm case may be too large for smaller wrists. A significant drawback is the long waiting list. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu Titanium highly for its lightweight titanium build and excellent lume at the price point.

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